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How do you spell its as a possessive?
The spelling its (without an apostrophe) is the possessive form of the pronoun it.When the apostrophe is seen, the word is a contraction for "it is."
Apostrophe to show the possessive of a noun?
Yes, an apostrophe is used to form a possessive noun. An apostrophe s ('s) or just an apostrophe (') placed at the end of a noun indicates that something in the sentence belongs to that noun.Examples:The hat's band was black silk. (singular possessive)The Harrises' children are twins. (plural possessive)
What does a possessive apostrophe mean in English?
A possessive apostrophe means just that. It means that the apostrophe is indicating that that noun has ownership or possession, purpose or origin of the noun that comes after it.Examples:This is John's house.John owns the house, therefore, it is John's house.We went to the children's playground.The playground intended for children.The term 'possessive apostrophe' is used to distinguish the apostrophe from a contraction using an apostrophe.
Where does a possessive apostrophe in the word playmate go?
The possessive is the standard form - playmate's - and the possessive of the plural can use only the apostrophe - playmates' - in accordance with standard usage.
How do you spell the possessive form of spouse?
The singular noun "spouse" forms a normal possessive with apostrophe S : spouse's.The plural noun forms the possessive with only an apostrophe (spouses').
Do you put an apostrophe after a z if it is possessive?
Yes. Use an apostrophe S if you are indicating possession.
What is the possessive form of a word ending in z?
Nouns ending with -z form the possessive by adding apostrophe -s ('s) to the end of the word.Examples:Buzz; Buzz's bicyclejazz; jazz's greatsquiz; the quiz's difficultywaltz; the waltz's end
What is the possessive form of names ending in z?
The possessive form for name ending with 'z' is to add an apostrophe 's'. Example:Those are Fritz's books.
What is the Possessive form of a proper noun ending in z?
Nouns ending in 'z' add apostrophe s to show possession. Example:La Paz's beach is a favorite destination in Baja Calafornia Sur.
What type pronoun uses an apostrophe to form the possessive?
The pronouns have possessive forms of their own. They do not use an apostrophe for the possessive, as nouns do.
How do you make a possessive when the noun ends with z?
A noun ending with a -z forms the possessive by adding an apostrophe -s ('s) to the end of the word.Examples:I met Buzz's mother at the picnic.The chess whiz's tropies lined the shelf.
What is the possessive form of its?
The singular possessive form of the noun "it" is "its". Note that there is no apostrophe in the possessive form of "it". The apostrophe is only used after "it" when used as a contraction of "it is".
how to form possessive nouns ending in z?
A noun ending in z forms the possessive by adding an apostrophe s ('s) to the end of the word.Examples:This chintz's color matches the drapes perfectly.We have a new student for Mrs. Diaz's class.
How do you make Jimenez possessive?
The possessive form of the proper noun Jimenez is Jimenez's.example: Dr. Jimenez's office is on the second floor.
Does hers have apostrophe?
No, hers is already a possessive pronoun. No apostrophe is needed.
Does the word Veterans have an apostrophe?
Veterans - plural does not have an apostrophe.Veteran's - singular possessive does have an apostrophe.Veterans' - plural possessive does have an apostrophe.
What is the possessive form of pronoun It?
The possessive pronoun is its (no apostrophe).
