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If the word is singular then you put the apostrophe before the s. If it is plural then put it after the s. A word does no have a apostrophe in the possessive if it is a pronoun, example: his or hers.
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∙ 13y ago
- Apostrophes are used to show possession or ownership, indicating that something belongs to someone (e.g., the dog's bone).
- Apostrophes are also used in contractions to represent missing letters, such as in "can't" (can + not) or "it's" (it + is).
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∙ 14y agoapostrophes s is the normal one. s apostrophe is when someone is owning something.
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∙ 8y agoBasically add an 's to the end of the noun if the noun does no end in an "s" and if it does then add the apostrophe after the word's "s".
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Use apostrophes - they have?
Apostrophes are punctuation marks used to indicate possession or contraction. For example, "Mary's book" shows possession, while "can't" is a contraction of "cannot." It's important to use apostrophes correctly to avoid confusion in writing.
In the sentence I have two cousins do you use an apostrophe?
No, you do not need to use an apostrophe in the sentence "I have two cousins." Apostrophes are typically used to show possession or to indicate missing letters in contractions.
What contraction has two apostrophes?
There are a few contractions that would have 2 apostrophes. Some combine the auxiliary verb have and the negative adverb not. Others use a combination of would and have. They are all considered informal, but can be heard in colloquial conversations.'twasn't - it was not (archaic)'tisn't - it is not (archaic)couldn't've - could not havewouldn't've - would not haveshouldn't've - should not havemightn't've - night not havemustn't've - must not haveoughtn't've - ought not haveI'd've - I would havehe'd've - he would haveshe'd've - she would haveit'd've - it would havewe'd've - we would haveyou'd've - you would havethey'd've - they would havewho'd've - who would haveI'll've - I will havehe'll've - he will haveshe'll've - she will havewe'll've - we will haveyou'll've - you will havethey'll've - they will havewho'll've - who will haveA few others are plainly nonstandard:hadn't've (had not have) repeats the verbI'ven't (I have not) and such are basically haven't with an extra apostrophe
In which sentence have commas been used correctly?
The sentence "I am going to the store, to buy some milk and bread, after work." uses commas correctly to separate two clauses in the sentence.
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.
How do I use apostrophe's correctly when there are two persons.?
You don't. Apostrophes aren't use to make words plural. The plural of person is people. (One person, two people.) You don't need the apostrophe in apostrophes either.
Does inches have one or two apostrophes?
Inches is shown by two apostrophes (").
Use apostrophes - they have?
Apostrophes are punctuation marks used to indicate possession or contraction. For example, "Mary's book" shows possession, while "can't" is a contraction of "cannot." It's important to use apostrophes correctly to avoid confusion in writing.
How do you correctly use apostrophes?
Use an apostrophe to signify either a contraction of two words don't = do not or to signify possession cat's tail boys' soccer ball James's son
Does feet have one apostrophe or two?
"Feet" has no apostrophes.
Two sentences using a correctly?
doesn't make sense
What are the two types of apostrophes?
one is for what a person owns and the other is that there is a letter
Are feet two apostrophes or one?
One, example 5'2" equals five feet and two inches.
What are the two differant kind of apostrophes?
Look at your keyboard, and you can easy see this different kinds.
Which is correct The Two Bettys or The Two Betty's?
Plurals don't use apostrophes, so the first one is correct.
How do you correctly use a microscope?
by using two hands and holding it very gently on the bottom and on the arm.
How do use apostrophes in a sentence?
apostrophes are ways of shortening two words like 'you are' and making them one 'you're'. they can also be used for proof of possesion, i.e 'johnathon's dog' meaning he owns the dog or if a name already ens in 's' it would be 'james' dog' 'can't' is an example of one word that has been shortened from 'cannot' you can use these rules in a sentece e.g: 'there was a house that was owned by james' family'
