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If a name ends in 's' do we add an apostrophe and then another 's?
For singular nouns, you add an apostrophe and then another 's (e.g., "Jess's book"). For plural nouns that already end in 's', you just add an apostrophe (e.g., "the teachers' lounge").
If a last name has an s do you add apostrophe 's'?
This is an ambiguous point of grammar. Some people will add an apostrophe and another s, while others just use an apostrophe without another s. Personally I don't add another s. The pronunciation becomes too awkward.
How do you use an apostrophe in a last name that ends in s?
To show possession in a last name that ends in s, you generally add an apostrophe followed by another s. For example, "Jones's car" or "Williams's book." However, some style guides suggest just adding an apostrophe after the s for clarity, especially with longer names.
How do you use a possessive if the name ends with an S?
You will show possession the same as with all other words, 's. Examples: James's son Tonks's wand Crookshanks's tail
How do you make a last name that ends in an s possessive?
There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns that end with an s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word:Jones'Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word:Jones'sExamples:The meeting is in Mr. Jones' office.The meeting is in Mr. Jones's office.
If a name ends in 's' do we add an apostrophe and then another 's?
For singular nouns, you add an apostrophe and then another 's (e.g., "Jess's book"). For plural nouns that already end in 's', you just add an apostrophe (e.g., "the teachers' lounge").
If a last name has an s do you add apostrophe 's'?
This is an ambiguous point of grammar. Some people will add an apostrophe and another s, while others just use an apostrophe without another s. Personally I don't add another s. The pronunciation becomes too awkward.
Is this correct to say Jesus' name or Jesus's name?
When a proper noun ends in 's,' it is proper most times to place the apostrophe after the 's' and not add another.
How do you use an apostrophe in a last name that ends in s?
To show possession in a last name that ends in s, you generally add an apostrophe followed by another s. For example, "Jones's car" or "Williams's book." However, some style guides suggest just adding an apostrophe after the s for clarity, especially with longer names.
How do you use a possessive if the name ends with an S?
You will show possession the same as with all other words, 's. Examples: James's son Tonks's wand Crookshanks's tail
What is the possessive for hippopotamus?
When a word ends in an S, you don't add another S to make it possessive. You simply add the apostrophe to make HIPPOPOTAMUS'
How do you make a last name that ends in an s possessive?
There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns that end with an s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word:Jones'Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word:Jones'sExamples:The meeting is in Mr. Jones' office.The meeting is in Mr. Jones's office.
What is the correct use of an apostrophe when a name ends in s?
If a name ends in (s), you will show possession with an ('s). Examples: James's son Tonks's wand Crookshanks's tail
How do you show possession if the name ends in S?
The apostrophe needs to go after the s. For Example, if the chips belong to Lars, we could say they are Lars' chips. If they are the property of several girls, they are the girls' chips.
How do you use an apostrophe after the letter z?
Same as any other use. Use an apostrophe S to indicate possession.
Do you put an apostrophe after S's?
Yes, when creating the possessive form of a singular noun that ends in "s," you can either add an apostrophe followed by another "s" (S's) or just an apostrophe (S'). Both forms are considered correct.
Should you add an apostrophe to show possession to a Proper name that ends in s?
Yes, if you were saying, for example, Bob's house, you would add an apostrphe.
