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'.
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' hatAdd an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: Chris's hatExamples: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.
When showing possession for a last name ending in "s," the use of an apostrophe depends on the style guide you follow. Both "Jones'" and "Jones's" are considered correct. However, it is more common in modern usage to simply add an apostrophe after the "s" (Jones').
Examples of singular possessive names ending in 's': Ross's garden Chris's watch Iris's book Examples of plural possessive names ending in 's': The Rosses' garden The Chrises' watches The Irises' books
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.
There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns (common or proper) ending in s:Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word.Examples:Jess's mother drove me home.Cross's Market is just down the street.Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word.Examples:Jess' mother drove me home.Cross' Market is just down the street.Note: The -s's is the most commonly used form, but if you are a student, use the form that is preferred by your teacher.
Hurricane Chris name is Chris Dooley Jr.
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' hatAdd an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: Chris's hatExamples: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.
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' officeAdd an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: Chris's officeExamples:You'll find Chris' office in the sales department.You'll find Chris's office in the sales department.Note: The -s's is the most commonly used form, but if you are a student, use the form that is preferred by your teacher.
Doug was the name of Chris Griffin,s pimple.
chris brown's last name is brown. :S
Both are correct. 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'Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: Chris'sExamples:I met Chris' sister at the party.I met Chris's sister at the party.Note: If you are a student, use the form that is preferred by your teacher.
When showing possession for a last name ending in "s," the use of an apostrophe depends on the style guide you follow. Both "Jones'" and "Jones's" are considered correct. However, it is more common in modern usage to simply add an apostrophe after the "s" (Jones').
No. You can use a comma, and then your name a few lines below, but not a semi-colon.
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Yes, there can be either apostrophe s ('s) or just an apostrophe (') at the end of the word.
Examples of singular possessive names ending in 's': Ross's garden Chris's watch Iris's book Examples of plural possessive names ending in 's': The Rosses' garden The Chrises' watches The Irises' books
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.