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S-apostrophe is used when the word which you are making possessive is plural. Apostrophe-s is used when the word you are making possessive is singular. for example: There are 5 shadows here, and they are all black. The shadows' color is black. There is only 1 shadow here, and it is black. The shadow's color is black.
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Why would you use an apostrophe after the last s in a word?
Using an apostrophe after the last s in a word shows possession. The snakes' eggs were laid in a nest.
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."
Do you use an apostrophe and where when using the word grandparents to indicate possession of two grandparents house?
Grandparent's house
Does ancestors need an apostrophe?
It depends on what words come after and how you're using it in the sentence. Example: My ancestors came from Italy. My ancestors' curly hair is beautiful. If it is possessive (owning something), use the apostrophe. If not, don't use one.
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.
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 is the apostrophe appropriate in the word its?
Use an apostrophe in the word only if you are using the contraction of the two words it and is. It's time to go! It was wagging its tail.
Why would you use an apostrophe after the last s in a word?
Using an apostrophe after the last s in a word shows possession. The snakes' eggs were laid in a nest.
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."
Do you use an apostrophe and where when using the word grandparents to indicate possession of two grandparents house?
Grandparent's house
What is an apostrophe that shows contraction?
It is an apostrophe that is used in a word like couldn't. Instead of could not you use an apostrophe to make it in to couldn't and that is how is used. It can also be used with numbers, like for example 1954 using an apostrophe like this '54 makes it an apostrophe that shows contraction.
When do you put an apostrophe s onto the word son?
You'll use an apostrophe s on the word son if you are showing possession or using a contraction. Examples: "That is my son's room." "My son's out at the moment" -- This is a contraction of "son" and "is"
How do you use an apostrophe in the word you will?
An apostrophe is used in contraction. Example: you will: you'll
Do you use an apostrophe in the word things?
no.
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 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
