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An apostrophe indicates the following: possession "cat's tails", contraction "can't do it", or omission "o'clock."
Use an apostrophe when you are showing any of these three things -- plural or not. When you are showing possession of a plural noun, use just an apostrophe, not an apostrophe S. Example: "Cats' tails are indicators of their demeanor.
Clarification:
Usually, when a noun is in the singular, the possessive is formed with 's:
John's book, the dog's tail.
However, if the singular noun ends in an "s", the apostrophe (usually) comes AFTER the final s:
The Jones' house is on Elm street.
(Note: Jones's is much less common but not incorrect.)
If the noun is in the plural and this plural noun ends in "s", then the apostrophe is added AFTER the "s". (See above: the dogs' tails are wagging").
However, if the plural form does NOT end in "s", then add apostrophe-s
Men's hands are usually larger than women's hands.
Example: The men's room, but the ladies' room.
Many, many people incorrectly use the apostrophe with s to create the plural. It is painfully common to see a mix of plurals in the same text, some with 's , some with just the s. The apostrophe is NOT used with the s to create a plural.
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When you write the plural form of day do you need an apostrophe?
No, the plural form of "day" is "days" and does not require an apostrophe. An apostrophe is used to show possession or contraction, not to form plurals.
What does an apostrophe at the end of a word symbolize?
An apostrophe at the end of a word usually indicates that letters have been omitted to indicate a contraction, such as "can't" for "cannot" or "won't" for "will not." It can also indicate possession when used before the letter "s", such as "Sarah's book."
If I want to add apostrophe to abbreviation ending with S do i put the apostrophe alone or with an s?
You add an apostrophe and an s after the abbreviation ending with an S to show possession. For example, "The CEO's office" or "The CFO's report."
What does it mean if there is an apostrophe at the end of a word?
An apostrophe at the end of a word can indicate contraction or possession. In contractions, it represents missing letters, such as "can't" for "cannot." In possession, it shows ownership, like "John's car" indicating the car belonging to John.
What does on apostrophe mean?
An apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to indicate possession or to show where letters have been omitted in contractions. It is also used in some plural forms of numbers and letters.
What is the name of the punctuation mark used to indicate plurals of abbreviations?
Apostrophe.
Does timings have an apostrophe?
No, because plurals do not need an apostrophe.
What is the proper use of an apostrophe?
An apostrophe is used to indicate a possessive noun, either with apostrophe S for most words or an apostrophe alone for plurals ending in S. It is also used in contractions to indicate letters that have been removed, e.g. he is = he's or do not = don't. It is very rarely used to form plurals that cannot be clearly indicated in the normal fashion (How many this's are in this sentence?)
Is gets spelled with an apostrophe?
No, "gets" does not have an apostrophe (present tense third person singular of to get).Apostrophes are not used for conjugation, nor for almost any plurals.
In which of the following sentences is the apostrophe used correctly It's up to you to decide what to do The fruit salad was made from apple's orange's and banana's?
It's up to you to decide what to do. The apostrophe is almost never used to form plurals, but rather possessives. The apostrophe is used to indicate a contraction (it is) in the first sentence.
Do you use an apostrophe at the end of a LAST name?
Final apostrophe is only used in the case of plurals ending in s. Otherwise apostrophe plus s is required. Thus we might say we listened to Tom Jones's records at the Joneses' house.
What does an apostrophe at the end of a word symbolize?
An apostrophe at the end of a word usually indicates that letters have been omitted to indicate a contraction, such as "can't" for "cannot" or "won't" for "will not." It can also indicate possession when used before the letter "s", such as "Sarah's book."
If a word already has an apostrophe how do you make it plural?
Apostrophes are not used to form plurals. For example, the plural of dog is dogs, not dog's. Dog's is a possessive noun.
What does it mean if there is an apostrophe at the end of a word?
An apostrophe at the end of a word can indicate contraction or possession. In contractions, it represents missing letters, such as "can't" for "cannot." In possession, it shows ownership, like "John's car" indicating the car belonging to John.
How do you spell societies?
this is how you spell the word societies:SOCIETIES
If I want to add apostrophe to abbreviation ending with S do i put the apostrophe alone or with an s?
You add an apostrophe and an s after the abbreviation ending with an S to show possession. For example, "The CEO's office" or "The CFO's report."
Is there supposed to be an apostrophe in the plural version of business?
No. The plural form is businesses. Apostrophes make possessives, not plurals.
