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When should an apostrophe never be used?

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A common mistake is to put an 's after a noun to make it plural this is incorrect (although some don't when used after non-words like "P's and Q's" or "in the 1950's")

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Should there by an apostrophe in never?

no There should never be an apostrophe in "never".


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."


When do you put its' in a sentence?

The word "its" does not require an apostrophe when used as a possessive pronoun. Only use "its' " when it is a contraction for "it is" or "it has," and never as a possessive form.


Is its spelled with a apostrophe?

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Should you use an apostrophe with pros?

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Why does get's have an apostrophe?

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Should an apostrophe be used in Grandfather's Day?

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" It's " with the apostrophe is a contraction that should be used only in place of "It is" Ex. It's snowing outside. "Its" with no apostrophe is a possessive pronoun, meaning "belonging to it" Ex. The car lost its right wheel in the collision.


When saying The Normans are having fun should there be an apostrophe in Norman?

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