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The possessive singular of all English nous, regardless of spelling, is formed by adding 's: student's or class's or ox's. The possessive plural of all English nouns ending in -s is formed by adding an apostrophe: students', classes'. The possessive plural of all English nouns not ending in -s is formed by adding 's: women's, oxen's, geese's.
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Why is its the exception to the 's rule in English grammar?
Because if we used "it's" for possession, we'd become confused whether this were used to show possession or to show a contraction of the two words "it" and "is."
How to show possession in grammar?
say if you said "it was the boys toy" it wouldn't be right it should be "it was the boy's toy" to show ownership
What are synonyms of apostrophe?
There probably aren't any. An apostrophe is a "punctuation mark" and not a noun (like car) or a verb (like to jump) or an adjective (like happy). Punctuation marks usually do not have synonyms. An apostrophe is something you use in grammar to show possession or ownership. John's book. Mary's house. There is no other word for "apostrophe", and no other way to show possession other than using that punctuation mark.
They had a fight over the toy of Holly is a correct sentence or grammar?
No.To show possession we usually use apostrophe s ('s). So your sentence should be written like this: They had a fight over Holly's toy.
What is the terms of a person place or thing?
In grammar, "person," "place," and "thing" are known as nouns. Nouns are words used to name a person (like "Mary"), place (like "Paris"), or thing (like "book"). They can be used in sentences as subjects, objects, or to show possession.
When should you show possessive when writing about students?
A possessive noun form is used to show ownership, possession, purpose, or origin. The possessive of plural nouns ending in -s is shown by adding an apostrophe after the ending -s.The possessive form of the plural noun students is students'.Example: All of the students' lockers will be cleaned and painted over the summer. (the lockers of the students)
What is the meaning apostophe s or s apostphe?
An apostrophe followed by the letter "s" ('s) is used to show possession or indicate that something belongs to someone. For example, "Sarah's car" means the car belongs to Sarah. On the other hand, when an s is followed by an apostrophe (s'), it is used to show possession for plural nouns that already end in s. For example, "the students' project" means the project belongs to the students.
Is it correct to add an apostrophe to the word your to show possession?
no. to show possession you just say "that's yours" or something like that :) Ok thank you! But if I am saying for example (That is your tool kit, isn't it?) The word (your) doesn't get an aposthrope?
When do we use their?
To show possession
Do you need apostrophe in students?
That depends on how you're trying to use the word. See the sentences below for examples: 1) I have 30 students in my class. 2) I have 30 students' books in my class. 3) I have this student's homework slip. Sentence one has an S because it is indicating plurality. Sentence two has an apostrophe after the S because it is indicating plurality and possession. Sentence three has an apostrophe S because it is indicating singular possession.
Which is correct grammar 'fireworks show' or 'firework show'?
fireworks show
Why does a possesssive have an apostrophe?
To show possession.
