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You can use apostrophes to indicate possession for most nouns. For possessive pronouns, however, an apostrophe is not required.
Example:
James's socks
Jill's fist
His socks
Her fist
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Where does a possessive apostrophe in the word playmate go?
The possessive is the standard form - playmate's - and the possessive of the plural can use only the apostrophe - playmates' - in accordance with standard usage.
How do you use the word series as in the red and green series Is there an apostrophe?
Series is a noun that has the same form in the singular and the plural. There is no need for an apostrophe, unless it is in the possessive case: series's for the singular possessive and series' for the plural possessive.
Do i use an apostrophe for Gavin and jedine's wedding or gavin and jedines wedding?
You would use the apostrophe because it is possessive. Gavin and Jedine's Wedding
What is it called when you use the apostrophe after a word?
plural? --- It's called a plural possessive.
What are five sentences that use apostrophe?
An apostrophe is a punctuation mark. Use an apostrophe to show possessive before the letter S at the end of the word. An apostrophe looks like a single quote mark, but properly, like a single closing quote mark. Too many people simply add an apostrophe at the end of a word before the letter S, when they really intend to show the plural case, not the possessive case. It's not hard to learn how to use an apostrophe.
Is its' plural possessive?
The correct form is "its" for the possessive form in the plural. "Its" is used for both the singular and plural possessive forms, without an apostrophe.
What type pronoun uses an apostrophe to form the possessive?
A possessive pronoun uses an apostrophe to show possession, such as "one's" or "someone's."
What is the plural possessive of Scott?
Plural possessive is "their" Possessive pronouns do not use an apostrophe.
Do you use an apostrophe after plural possessive of forefathers?
Yes, you would use an apostrophe after the plural "forefathers" to indicate possession. The correct form would be "forefathers'."
Do you put an apostrophe after a z if it is possessive?
Yes, you would put an apostrophe after the z when making it possessive. For example, "The dog's leash" would be correct.
When do you use an apostrophe for the word waitress?
When it is a possessive, use apostrophe. The waitress's coat was stolen. The waitresses' paychecks were cut.
Should candidates have an apostrophe before the S?
No, "candidates" does not require an apostrophe before the "s" because it is a plural noun, not possessive.
Where does a possessive apostrophe in the word playmate go?
The possessive is the standard form - playmate's - and the possessive of the plural can use only the apostrophe - playmates' - in accordance with standard usage.
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."
Do you use a apostrophe when signing your last name on a Christmas card?
No, unless your name has an apostrophe in it or you are using it in the possessive.
How do you use Luis on an apostrophe?
To use an apostrophe correctly with "Luis", you would write it as "Luis' " to indicate possession. For example, "Luis' car" means the car belongs to Luis. If the name ends with an "s" like "Luis", you can choose to add only an apostrophe after the "s" for possessive form.
Is the boys team a singular or plural possessive?
Possession is shown by use of an apostrophe. A singular noun forms the possessive by adding an apostrophe s ('s) to the end of the word. A plural noun forms the possessive by adding an apostrophe (') after the ending s or adding an apostrophe s ('s) to the end of an irregular plural noun.The singular possessive form is: the boy's team.The plural possessive form is: the boys'team.
