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No, singular possessive (and some plural possessive) nouns end with -'s.
Many contractions end with -n't, words that are joined together with missing letter(s) denoted by an apostrophe. Examples:
do not = don't
can not = can't
were not = weren't
would not = wouldn't
could not = couldn't
should not = shouldn't
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How do you make singular proper nouns possessive when they end in S?
Singular common nouns and proper nouns are made possessive by addingapostrophe s ('s) even when they end in s. Examples:boss'sclass'sCarlos'sDoris'sParis'sTexas'sMassachusetts'sHonduras's
What is a biblical possessive?
A 'biblical possessive' is a term used in crossword puzzle clues. Depending on the number of spaces, the answer is thyor thine.These words are pronouns.In terms of possessive nouns, a 'biblical possessive' is a singular noun that ends with an -s (like Moses) that forms the possessive by just adding an apostrophe (') to the end of the noun (Moses').In modern English, singular nouns that end with an -s add an apostrophe s ('s) to the end of the noun to form the possessive (Moses's), the same as any other singular noun.
Make a singular noun a possessive noun?
Singular possessive nouns are formed by adding an apostrophe s ('s) to the end of a noun. Example:The boy has a hat. (boy = singular noun)Here is the boy's hat. (boy's = a possessive noun)
What is the correct possessive form for women's dresses?
The correct possessive form is women'sdresses.Irregular plural nouns that do not end with -s form the possessive by adding an apostrophe -s ('s) to the end of the word, the same as for a singular possessive noun.Example: The women's dresses are the latest styles.The singular possessive form is woman's.
Do I drop the y and add ies for a possessive noun?
No, a possessive noun is formed by adding an -'s (or just an -' to the end of plural nouns already ending in -s) to the existing singular or plural noun; for example:singular=apple, singular possessive=apple's; plural=apples, plural possessive= apples'singular=boy, singular possessive=boy's; plural=boys, plural possessive=boys'singular=car, singular possessive=car's; plural=cars, plural possessive=cars'The nouns that drop the -y and add -ies is to form the plural are nouns ending in -y preceded by a consonant; for example:singular=ally; plural=allies (singular possessive=ally's; plural possessive=allies')singular=baby; plural=babies (singular possessive=baby's; plural possessive=babies')singular=city; plural=cities(singular possessive=city's; plural possessive=cities')
What is the singular and possessive of octopus?
The singular noun is octopus.There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word: octopus'Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: octopus's
How do singular nouns end?
A singular noun can end with any letter of the alphabet. Examples:areabulbmusicmudpinebelieffroglunchkiwirajbookfallfarmclownpoloflipIraqfourmattressheartbeaurevfewboxharmonybuzz
What is the singular possessive of nucleus?
There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word: nucleus'Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: nucleus'sNote: If you are a student, use the form that is preferred by your teacher.
What is singular possessive of Cris?
There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns that ends with an s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word:Cris'Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: Cris'sExamples: Cris' bicycle is new.Cris's bicycle is new.
What punctution mark does a possessive noun have?
Singular possessives are formed by adding anapostrophe sto the end of a noun. For plural nouns that end in -s, the possessive are formed by adding anapostrophe after the existing -s; for irregular plural nouns that don't end with -s, the possessive is formed by adding theapostrophes the same as a singular noun.
What is the singular possessive of the word Russ?
There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word: Russ'Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: Russ'sExamples:Russ' bicycle is new.Russ's bicycle is new.
What is the singular possessive for atlas?
There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word.Example: The atlas's cover is torn.Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word.Example: The atlas' cover is torn.
