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An apostrophe is used to show possession; to show that something belongs to the possessive noun. Using an apostrophe to show possession by a plural name (a proper noun) is exactly the same as using the apostrophe to show possession for any noun ending in -s.
The best way to tell if you should just put an apostrophe after the existing -s or to add the apostrophe -s after the existing -s is if extra syllable is pronounced or not. Most often, the extra syllable created by adding the additional -s to plurals names does not work. For example:
- Chris, Chris's classmates: two Chrises, the Chrises' classmates
- Bess's and Bess's birthday: two Besses, the Besses' birthdays
- The Brown family, the Browns' house.
- The Jones family, the Joneses' dog
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What is the plural possessive form for names?
To form the plural possessive form for names, add an apostrophe and an "s" after the plural form of the name. For example, if the name is "Smith" and it is pluralized as "Smiths," the plural possessive form would be "Smiths'.
What is the plural of use?
The plural form of use is uses.
How do you hyphenate a name that ends with an s?
For names ending in "s," you can follow the standard rule for hyphenation by adding an apostrophe and an extra "s" after the name. For example, "Thomas" would be hyphenated as "Thomas's."
Is had plural?
No, "had" is not plural. It is the past tense form of the verb "have."
What is the plural for the name cross?
The plural is Crosses. Names that end in s, z, x, ch, or sh add -es to form the plural..
How do you make MD plural?
MDs (It does not take an apostrophy.)
Where does the apostrophy go in mothers arms?
If mother is singular: mother's If mother is plural: mothers'
What is apostrophy?
An apostrophe is this symbol ' . It can be used to show possession. It can also be used in plural possession, but not always for "its".
What is an apostrophy?
An apostrophe is this symbol ' . It can be used to show possession. It can also be used in plural possession, but not always for "its".
Should there be an apostrophy on mens room?
Technically, yes. It should be after the s (mens'). This signifies plural possession of many men. However, "men," is already plural, so I could be wrong (the ' could be before the s).
When to use apostrophe in the word it?
You use an apostrophy in the word it (it's) when you want to shorten the words "it is": it's very cold today.
Where is the apostrophy in this sentence He is particularily good at creating images of the stress that was the fliers daily lot?
that depends on whether the fliers are plural, "fliers' lot", or if there is only one, "flier's lot".
What is the plural of name?
The plural of name is names.
What is the plural possessive form for names?
To form the plural possessive form for names, add an apostrophe and an "s" after the plural form of the name. For example, if the name is "Smith" and it is pluralized as "Smiths," the plural possessive form would be "Smiths'.
What is the plural possessive way to say cats?
The possessive form of the plural noun cats is cats'. The possessive form is pronounced the same as the plural form (katz not katz-es). The use of the noun is what changes; for example: Both of the cats like to sit in the sun. (plural) The cats' names are Hansel and Gretel. (plural possessive; the names of the cats)
Is the word smiths' plural possessive?
Yes, the plural for Smith is Smiths, and the plural possessive is Smiths'.Do not forget to capitalize names; names are proper nouns.
Do your need an apostrophy after a plural possessive?
Deciding whether to use just the apostrophe or an apostrophe s for a possessive noun, is based on how you would say it, not whether it is singular or plural or already ends with an s. For example:boss -> boss's and bosses -> bosses' salariesman -> man's and men -> men's roomgas -> gas's and gases -> gases' ratiopants -> pants' and pants -> pants' sizeschild -> child's and children -> children's department
