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Two main reasons. The first is to show that a noun is plural (more than one). "I have a dog. Jim has two dogs". No apostrophe is used when you do this. Many, many people seem to think that you need to use an apostrophe to make a noun plural. No. (This is a pet peeve of mine.) English being the complicated language that it is, there are several nouns that have their own plural forms. Man and men, for example. And some nouns, like sheep, don't have any plural forms--- not even the added letter "s". The other reason is to show the possessive form of the noun. Something belongs to the noun with ('s) at the end. The girl's kitten was playing in the freshly done laundry. Dan's homework was not quite finished. The kitten belongs to the girl; the homework belongs to Dan. The rules can get complicated in a few situations, but these basics will cover most cases.
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If a name ends in 's' do we add an apostrophe and then another 's?
For singular nouns, you add an apostrophe and then another 's (e.g., "Jess's book"). For plural nouns that already end in 's', you just add an apostrophe (e.g., "the teachers' lounge").
Do you add 's to a word ending in s for ownership?
Yes, you can add an apostrophe followed by an s ('s) to show ownership for singular nouns ending in s, such as "James's car." However, for plural nouns ending in s, you only add an apostrophe after the s, like in "the students' books."
When do you add s' to words?
There are two forms of possessive nouns that end with s'.The two accepted ways to form singular possessive nouns that end with s are Thomas' book and Thomas's book.For plural nouns that end in s, a apostrophe is added after the existing s to form the possessive, such as the teachers' meeting or the students' grades.
How do you use apostrophes in nouns that end with an s?
For singular nouns that end with an s, add 's to show possession (e.g. boss's office). For plural nouns that end with an s, just add an apostrophe after the s to indicate possession (e.g. dogs' beds).
What is the possessive for nouns ending in ch?
For singular nouns ending in -ch, add an apostrophe and an s ('s) to form the possessive. For example, "the coach's whistle." For plural nouns ending in -ch, add only an apostrophe (') after the s, like "the horses' stable."
How do you form plural of nouns?
Nouns is already Plural. If you are asking about nouns in general, add S or ES, depending.
If a name ends in 's' do we add an apostrophe and then another 's?
For singular nouns, you add an apostrophe and then another 's (e.g., "Jess's book"). For plural nouns that already end in 's', you just add an apostrophe (e.g., "the teachers' lounge").
Do you add 's to a word ending in s for ownership?
Yes, you can add an apostrophe followed by an s ('s) to show ownership for singular nouns ending in s, such as "James's car." However, for plural nouns ending in s, you only add an apostrophe after the s, like in "the students' books."
When do you add s' to words?
There are two forms of possessive nouns that end with s'.The two accepted ways to form singular possessive nouns that end with s are Thomas' book and Thomas's book.For plural nouns that end in s, a apostrophe is added after the existing s to form the possessive, such as the teachers' meeting or the students' grades.
When to use es or s?
To make singular nouns to plural: 1. Add s to the end of the noun Examples: three red roses five fingers 2. Add es to the nouns ending in ch, sh, s, or x torches rashes grasses foxes
Is there a term for defining nouns that do not add s or es to make them plural?
Yes, nouns that are made plural b adding 's' or 'es' are called regular nouns; nouns made plural by some other form are called irregular nouns.
What words that has possessive plural nouns?
Most plural nouns end in s, so to create the possessive simple add an apostrophe after the final s. For examplebabies'witches'lions'For irregular plural nouns add an 's to create the possessive. For exampleman > men (pl) > men'swoman > women > women'schild > children > children's
How do you use apostrophes in nouns that end with an s?
For singular nouns that end with an s, add 's to show possession (e.g. boss's office). For plural nouns that end with an s, just add an apostrophe after the s to indicate possession (e.g. dogs' beds).
To show a singular or plural possessive?
An apostrophe (') is used to indicate possession for singular or plural nouns.Singular nouns that do not end with -s, add an apostrophe -s ('s) to the end of the word:apple-> apple'sboy-> boy'schild-> child'sSingular nouns that do end with -s have two accepted ways of forming the possessive:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word: boss'Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: boss'sPlural nouns that do end with -s, add an apostrophe (') after the ending -s:apples-> apples'boys-> boys'bosses-> bosses'Plural nouns that do not end with -s form the possessive the same as singular nouns that do not end with -s, add an apostrophe -s ('s) to the end of the word:children-> children'speople-> people'smice-> mice's
What is the possessive for nouns ending in ch?
For singular nouns ending in -ch, add an apostrophe and an s ('s) to form the possessive. For example, "the coach's whistle." For plural nouns ending in -ch, add only an apostrophe (') after the s, like "the horses' stable."
What are the five rules to use when converting from singular to plural?
Add -s to most nouns. Add -es to nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh. Change -y to -i and add -es for nouns ending in consonant + y. Change f or fe to v and add -es. Memorize irregular plural forms like children, mice, and teeth.
How do you make a sentence with planar?
you add a s to to if your talking about planar or plura nouns
