There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns (common or proper) ending in s:
Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word.
Examples:
Chris's mother drove me home.
Just ahead you can see Dallas's skyline.
Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word.
Examples:
Chris' mother drove me home.
Just ahead you can see Dallas' skyline.
Note: The -s's is the most commonly used form, but if you are a student, use the form that is preferred by your teacher.
For singular nouns ending in "s," add an apostrophe followed by another "s" ('s). For example, to show possession for a name like "James," you would write "James's cat."
To make a last name ending in S possessive, add an apostrophe after the S. For example, "Jones'" is the possessive form of the last name Jones.
For names ending in "s," it is a matter of preference whether to add an apostrophe followed by "s" ('s) or just an apostrophe ('). Both forms are considered correct. For example, you can write "Carlos's car" or "Carlos' car" to show possession. Just be consistent in your usage.
There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word: Dubois'Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: Dubois'sExamples:Ms. Dubois' class has the best attendance record.Ms. Dubois's class has the best attendance record.
To form the possessive of a plural noun not ending in "s," you typically add an apostrophe and then the letter "s." For example, the possessive form of "women" would be "women's," and the possessive form of "children" would be "children's."
To make a plural non-s ending noun possessive, add an apostrophe followed by an "s." For example, "women" becomes "women's" and "children" becomes "children's."
The possessive form for name ending with 'z' is to add an apostrophe 's'. Example:Those are Fritz's books.
The sign of the possessive of all English plurals ending in s is a final apostrophe: cities'
For names ending in "s," it is a matter of preference whether to add an apostrophe followed by "s" ('s) or just an apostrophe ('). Both forms are considered correct. For example, you can write "Carlos's car" or "Carlos' car" to show possession. Just be consistent in your usage.
The possessive form of a company name ending in LP is indicated by adding an apostrophe s ('s) to the end of the word.Example: Yelp's CEO is Jeremy Stoppelman.
To make a plural non-s ending noun possessive, add an apostrophe followed by an "s." For example, "women" becomes "women's" and "children" becomes "children's."
The possessive form for nouns, including names, ending with an 'h' is to add an apostrophe (') s to the end of the word; for example:the church's steeplethe fish's finsBeth's bicycleThe Bush's home
The possessive form of the plural noun cars is cars'.The possessive of all plural English nouns ending in -s is formed by adding an apostrophe after the ending -s.
The possessive of all English plural nouns NOT ending is -s is 's: feet's
You form the possessive of plurals ending in "s" by adding an apostrophe: the computers' network connections, the rabbits' ears.
To form the possessive of a plural noun not ending in "s," you typically add an apostrophe and then the letter "s." For example, the possessive form of "women" would be "women's," and the possessive form of "children" would be "children's."
To show possession for a word ending in s, you can add an apostrophe followed by another s ('s) or simply an apostrophe ('). Which one to use depends on style guides; both are acceptable.
There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word: Jules'Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: Jules'sExamples:Jules' daughter is graduating from college.Jules's daughter is graduating from college.