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An apostrophe is added to the end of a noun for the possessive form of a plural noun ending in -s. Examples:

  • boys, boys' gym
  • countries, countries' agreement
  • horses, horses' barn
  • students, students' homework

An apostrophe plus an -s is added to singular nouns and plural nouns that don't end in -s for the possessive form. Examples:

  • boy, boy's bike
  • country, country's border
  • boss, boss's office
  • children, children's shoes

An apostrophe is added to the end of a word when the last letter or letters have been dropped in informal speech. Example:

  • "Wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin', plannin' and dreamin' each night of his charms, that won't get you into his arms..." Hal David and Burt Bacharach
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