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What is the rule for plural possessive nouns and the apostrophe?
In the case of plural possessive nouns ending with -s, the apostrophe follows the existing "s". For example:The park was the boys' favourite spot. (Indicates that there are two or more boys)In the case of plural possessive nouns that do not end with -s, add an apostrophe -s to the end of the word. For example:The children's playground is in the park.
Does boys bathroom have an apostrophe?
Yes, the bathroom is for all boys, so the noun is the plural form. The bathroom for the boys is the boys' bathroom.
Do you use an apostrophe with the word wolves?
You wouldn't need to add an apostrophe because the plural of wolf is wolves
What does apostrophe for omission mean?
The phrase apostrophe for omission sounds like a teacher's comment when you misused an apostrophe. If so, it just means remove the apostrophe.Wrong: The boy's bikes were red.Right: The boys' bikes were red.
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 an apostrophe to women's?
Yes you do add an apostrophe.
What is the correct placement for the apostrophe for the boys?
The correct placement for the apostrophe for "the boys" would be "the boys'."
Why is catholic boys' school spelled with the apostrophe after the s of boys?
Because "Boys' " is a plural possessive. "Boy" become plural with the addition of the "-S" and "Boys" becomes possessive with the apostrophe.
How do nouns form their possessive form?
The simple basic rule is :- For the singular - add 's (apostrophe s): The boy's ball or the ball of the boy.- For plural words ending in s - add ' (apostrophe only): The boys' ball or the ball of the boys. Plural nouns that do not end in S use the apostrophe-s form (e.g. children's).The most common error is to add apostrophe-s to a pronoun to show possession, as in "it's cover". This is wrong, pronouns do not use an apostrophe to show possession.. The correct form is "its cover". Only use it's to mean it is.
Is there an apostrophe before the in boys or after?
The word boys is a common plural noun.The boys were loud.If the boys own something, you need an apostrophe.The boys' bikes were stolen.The boys' mothers came to the game.
What is the rule for plural possessive nouns and the apostrophe?
In the case of plural possessive nouns ending with -s, the apostrophe follows the existing "s". For example:The park was the boys' favourite spot. (Indicates that there are two or more boys)In the case of plural possessive nouns that do not end with -s, add an apostrophe -s to the end of the word. For example:The children's playground is in the park.
How do you punctuate a possessive noun?
A possessive noun is formed by adding an apostrophe -s to the end of a word, or just the apostrophe to the end of some nouns that already end with -s; for example:Julie's bedChase's ballthe cat's whiskersthe boss's deskthe pants' pocketsthe glass's crackthe glasses' framethe boys' bikes
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").
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.
Does boys bathroom have an apostrophe?
Yes, the bathroom is for all boys, so the noun is the plural form. The bathroom for the boys is the boys' bathroom.
What are the rules on forming possessive?
Add an apostrophe
Would you add an apostrophe s to Smiths if it is possessive?
Yes, to make the name Smiths into the possessive form, add an apostrophe: Smiths'
