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Apostrophes seem to be one of the most misunderstood punctuation marks in the English language.
The first thing about using apostrophes is that they should never be used to form plural words. This is grammatically incorrect, though unfortunately common. An apostrophe is commonly, but erroneously, used in numbers such as calendar decades or centuries instead of using the correct form, e.g. 1800s or the 1970s.
Apostrophes should only be used for possessive nouns (but not pronouns), e.g. the cat's food dish; Roger's BMW. They are not used in possessive pronouns, e.g. yours, ours, theirs, its.
They are also used for omissions in contractions, e.g. it'smeaning it is (note the difference in how its is used in the previous sentence) or can'tmeaning cannot.
In some situations it is acceptable to use an apostrophe to clarify a plural. For example, "Make sure you dot all the i's and cross all the t's". This, however, is not an established rule.
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When to use a apostrophe with will not?
you dont use an apostrophe in will not
Do you use an apostrophe in leases?
No
How do you use the apostrophe in Gibsons?
Use an apostrophe s to indicate possession.Example:Gibson's guitar strings broke last night.
Where does the apostrophe go on word fighters?
Use the apostrophe right after the letter s: fighters'
Do you use an apostrophe in 70s?
No you don't.
When to use a apostrophe with will not?
you dont use an apostrophe in will not
Do you use an apostrophe for culture's?
you do not use an apostrophe in cultures.
Do you use an apostrophe for the word that?
No, the word "that" does not require an apostrophe to show possession. The possessive form of "that" is simply "that's."
How do you use an apostrophe in the word you will?
An apostrophe is used in contraction. Example: you will: you'll
How do you use apostrophe in June?
There is not apostrophe in June. But, there would be apostrophe in the following example: June's car was totaled in the accident.
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.
When do you use the apostrophe in its?
it's (as in it is)
How do you use an apostrophe in are not?
aren't
Do you use an apostrophe in leases?
No
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.
How do you use the apostrophe in Gibsons?
Use an apostrophe s to indicate possession.Example:Gibson's guitar strings broke last night.
Would you use an apostrophe in the word your?
No, the word "your" does not require an apostrophe. "Your" is a possessive pronoun, while "you're" is a contraction for "you are" that uses an apostrophe.
