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You use an apostrophe after a person's name to show possession of the object that follows the name, e.g., "This is John's hat," or "These are Mary's opinions."
If the name already ends in an s, this is what you write:
"This is James' magic bag."
Compared to:
"This is Kragen's magic bag."
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Would you use an apostrophe after someones name that ends in x?
yes you do e.g Alex's
When using the name Achilles do you use 's or s' apostrophe?
If you are indicating possession (Achilles' heal) use an apostrophe at the end of the word. If you are simply stating his name, there is no apostrophe.
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 an apostrophe for a name that ends with a s?
my nuts
Do you use an apostrophe after a last name ending is s?
When showing possession for a last name ending in "s," the use of an apostrophe depends on the style guide you follow. Both "Jones'" and "Jones's" are considered correct. However, it is more common in modern usage to simply add an apostrophe after the "s" (Jones').
Do you use an apostrophe s to say my mom's name is?
Yes, you do because the apostrophe, in this case, shows belonging. The name belongs to your mom.
Do you need an apostrophe for the club name Carolina Girls Soccer?
Only if the title is a proper name, that is, if Carolina Girl is the name of a group. Then you must use the apostrophe to show possession. If the name of the group is Carolina Girls, then no apostrophe is necessary.
Is use of apostrophe in a name ending 'ss' - Ross's room - correct?
Yes, there can be either apostrophe s ('s) or just an apostrophe (') at the end of the word.
When do you use an apostrophe in a word?
Use an apostrophe to indicate the following: Possession - This is the boy's ball Contraction - I can't believe that! Omission - His name is O'Hara
When do you use an apostrophe in a person name?
An apostrophe is used in a proper name to show possession. Leah's dress, David's voice, and Justin's hair, for example.
When to use a apostrophe with will not?
you dont use an apostrophe in will not
Is an apostrophe used at the end of a first name?
If you are showing possession, then you use an apostrophe and an s at the end of the name...unless the name ends with an s. In that case, you only add the apostrophe. example: Tom's brother is James. James' brother is Tom.
