Final apostrophe is only used in the case of plurals ending in s. Otherwise apostrophe plus s is required. Thus we might say we listened to Tom Jones's records at the Joneses' house.
No, unless your name has an apostrophe in it or you are using it in the possessive.
If you are indicating possession (Achilles' heal) use an apostrophe at the end of the word. If you are simply stating his name, there is no apostrophe.
No, you do not need to use an apostrophe in a last name if it is not possessive.
If you are showing possession, then you use an apostrophe and an s at the end of the name...unless the name ends with an s. In that case, you only add the apostrophe. example: Tom's brother is James. James' brother is Tom.
NO when adding an apostrophe you only use it if you're implying that its something they ownEX 1That was Aj's phone!EX 2That phone was Aj's!The Wrong WAYThat phone was Ajs!
Yes, there can be either apostrophe s ('s) or just an apostrophe (') at the end of the word.
It (apostrophe at the end of a name) is used to show that a thing belongs or pertains to the person to whose name it is affixed. "This is Doug's dog."It's also used as a contraction for 'Name is'; "Doug's not here."
When showing possession for a last name ending in "s," the use of an apostrophe depends on the style guide you follow. Both "Jones'" and "Jones's" are considered correct. However, it is more common in modern usage to simply add an apostrophe after the "s" (Jones').
Yes, you can use an apostrophe s to show possession even if the name ends in Z.
Yes, in the phrase "last year's party," you should use an apostrophe to show possession. The apostrophe indicates that the party belongs to last year.
To make a last name plural that already ends in "s," simply add an apostrophe after the "s," as in "the Joneses' house." This is because the apostrophe alone signifies plural possession.
Yes. An apostrophe is used with the names that end with s. Examples: Ross' bag or Ross's bag Cris' watch