The phrase "Here's to Harry" does require an apostrophe in "here's." This is because "here's" is a contraction of two different words, here and is, where the apostrophe takes the place of the missing space and the missing i from is. The "here" that "is" (being offered) to Harry in this phrase is not explicitly stated but is understood by the context to be, for example, an honoring by a "toast." Without the apostrophe, we would have heres, which is not the word meant in this phrase. (Heres is actually a legal term meaning "an heir.")
No, there is no apostrophe in the phrase "21st century."
The apostrophe in O'Neal and O'Sullivan is actually a mark of elision -- an omission of one or more sounds in a word or phrase.
Because that is short for 'of the clock', a phrase which is not used anymore.
The phrase apostrophe for omission sounds like a teacher's comment when you misused an apostrophe. If so, it just means remove the apostrophe.Wrong: The boy's bikes were red.Right: The boys' bikes were red.
The apostrophe spelling he's is a contraction of the phrase "he is."The possessive pronoun for "he" would be his.
No, there is no apostrophe in the phrase "21st century."
Yes, the phrase "This Year's Honorees" does need an apostrophe. The apostrophe indicates possession or belonging, showing that the honorees belong to or are associated with "This Year."
Glasses' rim.
Yes. McCain has ownership over his place of employment. An apostrophe is required.
Yes as it is the possessive form. As the phrase is referring to just one of the names in the partnership, the apostrophe should be placed thus:- PARTNER'S NAME If instead you had been asking about all of the names in the partnership, the apostrophe should be placed thus:- PARTNERS' NAMES
The apostrophe in O'Neal and O'Sullivan is actually a mark of elision -- an omission of one or more sounds in a word or phrase.
The apostrophe would be placed in "you'd" as a contraction for "you would".
Because that is short for 'of the clock', a phrase which is not used anymore.
The phrase apostrophe for omission sounds like a teacher's comment when you misused an apostrophe. If so, it just means remove the apostrophe.Wrong: The boy's bikes were red.Right: The boys' bikes were red.
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.
An apostrophe "stands in" for missing letters in a contraction. o'clock is a contraction of "of the clock" and the apostrophe indicates the missing letters.
Yes, use the apostrophe. Example: Outcome's reception will be held at noon.