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The punctuation to show possession is an apostrophe.
- Singular possessive nouns are formed by adding an apostrophe s to the end of a noun.
- For plural nouns that end in -s, the possessive are formed by adding an apostrophe after the existing -s.
- For irregular plural nouns that don't end with -s, the possessive is formed by adding the apostrophe s, the same as a singular noun.
Example singular possessive nouns:
- the cover of the book = the book's cover
- the teacher of our class = our class's teacher
- the coat of the child = the child's coat
- the shoes of the man = the man's shoes
- the house of my neighbor = my neighbor's house
Example plural possessive nouns:
- the covers of the books = the books' covers
- the assembly of classes = the classes' assembly
- the coats of the children = the children's coats
- shoes for men = men's shoes
- the houses of the neighbors = the neighbors' houses
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∙ 8y ago
To show possession of a singular noun, add an apostrophe and an "s" ('s) after the noun. For a plural noun that already ends in "s," just add an apostrophe at the end. If a plural noun does not end in "s," add an apostrophe and "s" ('s) after the noun. For pronouns, like "its" and "theirs," use the possessive form as it is without an apostrophe.
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Is this a correct possessive noun sentence. The houses' furniture was simple.?
If it is a single house, then the sentence is incorrect. If house is singular, the apostrophe should go before the s, with the sentence reading "The house's furniture was simple." The way the sentence reads now, it suggests plural houses.
Where to use a apostrophy for plural names?
Apostrophes are not used to form the plural of a name. Simply add an "s" to make a name plural, such as "the Smiths" or "the Johnsons". Apostrophes are only used for possession or contraction, not to indicate plurals.
Where do you put apostrophe in Hernandez?
The apostrophe in Hernandez would be placed before the "s," making it Hernandez'. This is the correct way to show possession for a name ending in "z."
What is the correct way to spell Latin America?
The correct way to spell the term is "Latin America," with "Latin" capitalized and "America" not capitalized.
Is this the correct way to spell mine?
That is the correct spelling of "mine" to mean "belonging to me" or the noun for a mineral ore excavation.
How much time do you get for a gun possession?
No way that we can even guess at a correct answer without more information. You need to contact a lawyer in your state for a correct and current answer.
Where to use a apostrophy for plural names?
Apostrophes are not used to form the plural of a name. Simply add an "s" to make a name plural, such as "the Smiths" or "the Johnsons". Apostrophes are only used for possession or contraction, not to indicate plurals.
What is the collective noun for a film show?
There is no collective noun for a film show. A collective noun is a word used to group people or things in a descriptive way. A singular noun (film show) can't be grouped.
What is the correct way to show the possessive form of the word it?
"Its" is the correct possessive form of "it". No apostrophe.
Is this the correct way to spell mine?
That is the correct spelling of "mine" to mean "belonging to me" or the noun for a mineral ore excavation.
What is the correct way to rewrite the singular or plural possessive noun?
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What is the grammatically correct way of abbreviating 'pound'?
The abbreviation for the noun pound is lb.
How do you spell communicating?
That is the correct spelling of "communication" (exchanging info or ideas).
Is it correct hounds pack?
The noun phrase "hounds pack" is technically correct, the plural noun "hounds" describes the noun "pack". A noun used to describe another noun is called an attributive noun (or noun adjunct).A more common way to express the noun phrase is to use the noun "pack" as a collective noun: a pack of hounds.
How do you use the word wifes' in a sentence?
Wife's is the correct way to show something belongs to your wife.Wives is the plural form of wife; to show possession by more than one wife, you must use wives'. 'Example sentences:Singular: My wife's job is very stressful.Plural: Our wives' meeting is this evening.
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.
What is the correct way to spell Latin America?
The correct way to spell the term is "Latin America," with "Latin" capitalized and "America" not capitalized.
