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The possessive form of words that already end in s is subject to some differences of opinion, but personally I recommend that you just add an apostrophe, rather than an apostrophe and another s. Trying to pronounce two s sounds in sequence doesn't work very well, and you wind up sounding as if you are trying to imitate a snake. However, the plural form of princess is still princesses. With that added e, it can be pronounced.
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What is the rule when adding an apostrophe's to a word to indicate possession?
To show something is possessed by one owner, add an apostrophe and the letter 's' to the owner. e.g. the cat's milk. (the milk belongs to the cat) To show possession of plural owners you usually only need to add an apostrophe as most plurals already end in 's'. If the plural doesn't end in 's' then add the apostrophe followed by the 's'.
Where does the apostrophe go in the car of a princess?
The princess's car
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.
How do you spell belonging to the princess?
The possessive form can be princess's or princess' -- although some styles require the apostrophe S instead of just the apostrophe in formal writing, the meaning is usually obvious, and does have the benefit of not being confused with a colloquial contraction (e.g. He knows where the princess's been).
What is the singular possessive of the word princess?
There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word: princess'Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: princess'sExamples:We stood in the crowd to catch a glimpse of the princess' motorcade.We stood in the crowd to catch a glimpse of the princess's motorcade.Note: The -s's is the most commonly used form, but if you are a student, use the form that is preferred by your teacher.
How do you show possession for princess?
To show possession for the word "princess," you typically add an apostrophe and an "s" at the end. For example, you would write "the princess's crown" to indicate that the crown belongs to the princess. If the noun is pluralized and ends in "s," like "princesses," you would add only the apostrophe: "the princesses' gowns."
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").
What is the rule when adding an apostrophe s to a word to indicate possession?
To show something is possessed by one owner, add an apostrophe and the letter 's' to the owner. e.g. the cat's milk. (the milk belongs to the cat) To show possession of plural owners you usually only need to add an apostrophe as most plurals already end in 's'. If the plural doesn't end in 's' then add the apostrophe followed by the 's'.
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."
What are the steps to follow when deciding where the apostrophe goes to show possession?
According to the Oxford English Dictionary the following rules apply when dealing with possessives:To form a possessive from a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by s: 'the girl's book'.Add an apostrophe to plurals ending in s, e. g. 'the girls' books'.If a plural noun does not end in s, add an apostrophe followed by s: 'the children's toys'.Also add an apostrophe to a name ending in -es that is pronounced like the word is: 'Moses'mother'.
How do you use an apostrophe after the letter z?
Same as any other use. Use an apostrophe S to indicate possession.
If a last name has an s do you add apostrophe 's'?
This is an ambiguous point of grammar. Some people will add an apostrophe and another s, while others just use an apostrophe without another s. Personally I don't add another s. The pronunciation becomes too awkward.
How do you decide when to add an apostrophe for plural?
If the plural noun has possession, indicate it by using an apostrophe after the S.
What is the correct spelling of the possessive form of princess?
There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word: princess'Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: princess'sExamples:The princess' nanny took her to the museum.The princess's nanny took her to the museum.
How do you form the possessive of noun?
You form the possessive of a noun by adding an apostrophe and an s. You can frequently do the same thing by using the preposition of. That can clarify the situation when you could confuse possessive and plural or cause some other type of confusion.
How do you puncuate a possessive?
An apostrophe (') is used to indicate a possessive noun.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
How do you show possession in apostrophes?
To show possession using an apostrophe, add an apostrophe and an "s" ('s) after the noun. For example, "Sarah's book" signifies that the book belongs to Sarah. If the noun is already plural and ends in "s," you can just add an apostrophe after the "s," like in "the teachers' lounge."
