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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').
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.
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".
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.
Is its' plural possessive?
No. Plural possessive is "their" Possessive pronouns do not use an apostrophe.
What is the possessive form of pronoun It?
The possessive pronoun is its (no apostrophe).
Does the possessive form of 'its' ever have an apostrophe after the 's?
No, the possessive word its is a pronoun. The possessive pronouns and the possessive adjectives do not use an apostrophe to show possession. They are:possessive pronouns: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs.possessive adjectives: my, your, his, her, their, its.When an apostrophe is placed in the word, it's, that is the contraction for itis. For example:It is time for lunch.It's time for lunch.
What is the plural possessive of the word possessive?
The plural possessive form is possessives'.The possessives' forms are recognized by the apostrophe -s or the -s apostrophe at the end of the word.
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."
Was an apostrophe used in the possessive form of it in the 1950' s?
No, the possessive of it has been its, without an apostrophe, for an awfully long time.
What is the plural possessive of Scott?
Plural possessive is "their" Possessive pronouns do not use an apostrophe.
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)
