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No, the "es" ending indicates plural for words that end in "s". To indicate possession with a word that ends in "s", add an apostrophe at the end. For instance: in the sentence, "I went to Jess' house," the apostrophe after Jess indicates her possession of the house. This is the traditional solution to possession for words ending with an "s". More recently, people have begun to use, an apostrophe "s" for all words that indicate possession. For instance: "I went to Jess's house." Many traditionalists have difficulty with this as it is cumbersome and redundant. I, as a traditionalist, am on the fence. While I aggree that it is unnecessary and a bit redundant, it does represent some continuity. My gut reaction is to reject it, but I am reticent to do so, allowing for the natural evolution of language, beside there being bigger fish to fry.
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Do you spell the word capturing or captureing?
The spelling is "capturing" (taking possession, seizing). Most words that end in a single E drop the E when adding -ing, such as mingle-mingling, freeze-freezing and handle-handling. Words that end in double E keep them.
What scrabble words end in how?
Show,
How do you show possession with a name ending in an x?
Nouns ending in x show possession by adding an apostrophe -s ('s) to the end of the word. Examples:The fox's tail was matted and muddy.We met Max's mother at the meeting.
Do apostrophes indicate missing letters?
Yes, they can serve to indicate a missing letter in certain words such as "don't" (do not) or "I'll" (I will) These words are called contractions. Apostrophes can also be used to show possession when used at the end of a word with an s: as in Amy's answer. Hope that helps!
How do you make the pronoun it possessive?
To make it possessive, add S at the end to spell its.(Possessive pronouns do not use an apostrophe to show possession. The spelling it's is a contraction of it is.)
What is the rule for using apostrophes to show possession of proper nouns that end in s -for example Chris?
sisters' shoes
When do you add s' to words?
There are two forms of possessive nouns that end with s'.The two accepted ways to form singular possessive nouns that end with s are Thomas' book and Thomas's book.For plural nouns that end in s, a apostrophe is added after the existing s to form the possessive, such as the teachers' meeting or the students' grades.
How do you spell words that end in -ise or -ize?
you should now. Are you smart enough to now how to spell words that end in ise or ize. This might be your homework or maybe not. I am not going to tell you. You think i don't know, but i really do.
What Scrabble words end with the letter rz?
You would have to build on words already played to spell weltschmerz.
What 4 letter words end with a q?
There are no Scrabble words that meet the criteria. However, you can spell the word Iraq.
Show a list of words that end with ale?
balegalehalemalepalesaletalewhalescalekaleshalestaleresalefolktalenightingale
When do you add s to show possession?
You add it at the end of the possession word with an apostrophe before the "s". Ex. My Aunt's car is old. Cindy's toy boat floated atop the water.
