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A possessive apostrophe goes at the end of a word to indicate ownership by a plural subject, hence:
"The boys' bike" describes two or more boys who share one bike
as opposed to
"The boy's bike" which means there is only one boy who owns the bike.
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∙ 12y ago
Use an apostrophe after the s to show possession or ownership, such as "the dog's tail." Additionally, use an apostrophe after the s when indicating a contraction, like "it's" for "it is."
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∙ 14y agoIf the noun with the possession is a plural noun (example: cats), then use an apostrophe after the already present s (example: cats' tails).
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When do you use an S followed by an apostrophe and when is it preceded by an apostrophe?
An 's preceded by an apostrophe ('s) indicates possession or contraction (e.g., John's book, it's raining). An s followed by an apostrophe (s') is used for plural possessives where the noun is already plural (e.g., the girls' toys).
How do you use an apostrophe after the letter z?
To show possession after the letter z, add an apostrophe and the letter s (z's). For pluralizing a word that ends in z, add an apostrophe before the s without another s (z').
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.
When do use apostrophe s or s apostrophe?
According to The Elements of Style, an S following an apostrophe ("Charles's") is perfectly acceptable and should be encouraged. Many people will leave off the S after an apostrophe, even when it's just an S sound when spoken ("Berlitz'" instead of "Berlitz's"); this can look stumbly.
Does Korean's need an apostrophe?
No, Korean language does not use apostrophes in its writing system.
When do you use an S followed by an apostrophe and when is it preceded by an apostrophe?
An 's preceded by an apostrophe ('s) indicates possession or contraction (e.g., John's book, it's raining). An s followed by an apostrophe (s') is used for plural possessives where the noun is already plural (e.g., the girls' toys).
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.
How do you use an apostrophe after the letter z?
To show possession after the letter z, add an apostrophe and the letter s (z's). For pluralizing a word that ends in z, add an apostrophe before the s without another s (z').
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.
Where does the apostrophe go on word fighters?
Use the apostrophe right after the letter s: fighters'
Does the word parents use apostrophe s?
Use an apostrophe only (without the s) to the word parents if it indicates possession. Example: parents' house
How do you use the apostrophe in Gibsons?
Use an apostrophe s to indicate possession.Example:Gibson's guitar strings broke last night.
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.
How do you use an apostrophe for a name that ends with a s?
my nuts
When do you use an aprostrophe behind a noun?
An apostrophe is used to make a noun into a possessive noun. By adding an "apostrophe s" to the end of a word, or if the word already ends with an "s", you only add the "apostrophe" after the existing "s" at the end of the word to show that something in the sentence belongs to that noun.The apostrophe or apostrophe s shows possession.
Can an apostrophe S go after the letter s in a persons last name?
Yes, you can use an apostrophe s to show possession even if the name ends in Z.
Is it right to use 's at Helen's answers?
Yes, it is correct to use an apostrophe s for Helen's answers.
