answersLogoWhite

0

Deciding whether to use just the apostrophe or an apostrophe s for a possessive noun, is based on how you would say it, not whether it is singular or plural or already ends with an s. For example:

  • boss -> boss's and bosses -> bosses' salaries
  • man -> man's and men -> men's room
  • gas -> gas's and gases -> gases' ratio
  • pants -> pants' and pants -> pants' sizes
  • child -> child's and children -> children's department
User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How do you make MD plural?

MDs (It does not take an apostrophy.)


What is the plural possessive of box?

The plural form for the noun box is boxes.The plural possessive form is boxes'.Example: "We need more ink for the boxes' labels."


What is the plural possessive of mailbox?

The plural possessive for mailbox is mailboxes'. Example sentence:They gave us a list of the mailboxes' locations in need of repair.


What is the plural possessive of seat?

The plural form for the noun seat is seats.The plural possessive form is seats'.Example: The seats' positions need to be arranged.


Does an animals name need an apostraphe?

If you want a plural, no. Correct:bear, bearscat, catscheetah, cheetahdog, dogselephant, elephantsetc.If you need a possessive, yes it needs an apostrophe. Correct:The bear's claws are large. (singular possessive) The bears' habitat is the forest. (plural possessive)The cat's whiskers are white. (singular possessive) The cats' cages need cleaned. (plural possessive)We can see the cheetah's leg is hurt. (singular possessive) The cheetahs' coats are beautiful. (plural possessive)etc.


What is the singular possessive and plural and plural possessive of secretary?

Singular possessive: secretary's Plural: secretaries Plural possessive: secretaries'


What is the plural possessive of relative?

The plural is relatives. The plural possessive is relatives'.


What is the plural possessive of lad?

The plural is lads. The plural possessive is lads'.


What is the plural possessive of echo?

The plural form is echoes. The plural possessive is echoes'.


What is the plural possessive of suffix?

The plural form is suffixes. The plural possessive is suffixes'.


What is the plural possessive of Mexican?

The plural form is Mexicans. The plural possessive is Mexicans'.


What is the plural possessive of stepsister?

The plural form is stepsisters. The plural possessive is stepsisters'.