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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: Chris' hat

Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: Chris's hat

Examples:

I found Chris' hat on the steps.

I found Chris's hat on the steps.

Note: If you are a student, use the form that is preferred by your teacher.

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Can you make the word hat into a possessive?

The hat's wide brim kept the sun out of my eyes.He turned the hat's brim into a holder for his ID.The hat's tassel was short.There were three hats, but my hat's red color with blue stripes made it easy to identify.


Do you use 's after a name ending in s such as Chris?

Either Chris' or Chris's may be used. Style manuals do not agree on this point. Some say use only the apostrophe while others say apostrophe + s. For example, the US Government Printing Office Style Manual requires the added 's', so a government document would have Chris's. I believe the AP Stylebook says to use only an apostrophe, so a newspaper article would have Chris'.


How do you punctuate possesion for a person whose name ends in s?

For a person whose name ends in s, you can indicate possession by adding an apostrophe followed by an extra s. For example, James' book or Chris's car. Both forms are accepted, but it can vary depending on your style guide or personal preference.


How do you use apostrophes for possession in a name that ends with an s?

When a name ends with an s, you can use an apostrophe followed by an s ('s) to indicate possession. For example, "Charles's book" or "James's car." However, if the name is plural and already ends with an s, you can just use an apostrophe (') to show possession, like "the girls' toys" or "the Smiths' house."


When forming a possessive noun does it make a difference if a name ending with s is a one- syllable or multi-syllable name?

No, the number of syllables in a proper or common noun makes no difference in forming a possessive noun, whether the noun ends with s or not.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; examples:This is Chris' car.This is Nicholas' car.This is my boss' car.The binoculars' lens is cracked.Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word; examples: This is Chris's car.This is Nicholas's car.This is my boss's car.The binoculars's lens is cracked.