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" James's car broke down"

"I am going to Mr. Jones's house"

"This is Biff Liss's hat."

They are pronounced with an extra syllable at the end: Jamesez, Jonesez, Lissez.

There is one exception to this rule: the name Jesus. In "Jesus' beard was black." it is not pronounced Jezuzez nor written Jesus's.

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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."


How do you use an apostrophe in a last name that ends in s?

To show possession in a last name that ends in s, you generally add an apostrophe followed by another s. For example, "Jones's car" or "Williams's book." However, some style guides suggest just adding an apostrophe after the s for clarity, especially with longer names.


What is the correct use of an apostrophe when a name ends in s?

If a name ends in (s), you will show possession with an ('s). Examples: James's son Tonks's wand Crookshanks's tail


If a name ends in 's' do we add an apostrophe and then another 's'?

Yes, when forming the possessive of a singular name that ends in 's', you can choose to either add an apostrophe followed by 's' ('Charles's car') or just an apostrophe alone ('Charles' car'). Both forms are considered correct, but make sure to be consistent in your usage.


Is an apostrophe used at the end of a first name?

If you are showing possession, then you use an apostrophe and an s at the end of the name...unless the name ends with an s. In that case, you only add the apostrophe. example: Tom's brother is James. James' brother is Tom.

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Can an apostrophe S go after the letter s in a persons last name?

Yes, you can use an apostrophe s to show possession even if the name ends in Z.


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."


Do you use an apostrophe with name ends with s?

Yes. An apostrophe is used with the names that end with s. Examples: Ross' bag or Ross's bag Cris' watch


How do you use an apostrophe in a last name that ends in s?

To show possession in a last name that ends in s, you generally add an apostrophe followed by another s. For example, "Jones's car" or "Williams's book." However, some style guides suggest just adding an apostrophe after the s for clarity, especially with longer names.


What is the correct use of an apostrophe when a name ends in s?

If a name ends in (s), you will show possession with an ('s). Examples: James's son Tonks's wand Crookshanks's tail


If a name ends in 's' do we add an apostrophe and then another 's'?

Yes, when forming the possessive of a singular name that ends in 's', you can choose to either add an apostrophe followed by 's' ('Charles's car') or just an apostrophe alone ('Charles' car'). Both forms are considered correct, but make sure to be consistent in your usage.


When using the name Achilles do you use 's or s' apostrophe?

If you are indicating possession (Achilles' heal) use an apostrophe at the end of the word. If you are simply stating his name, there is no apostrophe.


Is an apostrophe used at the end of a first name?

If you are showing possession, then you use an apostrophe and an s at the end of the name...unless the name ends with an s. In that case, you only add the apostrophe. example: Tom's brother is James. James' brother is Tom.


When do you use an apostrophe after someones name?

You use an apostrophe after a person's name to show possession of the object that follows the name, e.g., "This is John's hat," or "These are Mary's opinions." If the name already ends in an s, this is what you write: "This is James' magic bag." Compared to: "This is Kragen's magic bag."


How do you use an apostrophe after the letter z?

Same as any other use. Use an apostrophe S to indicate possession.


Should youhave space once after an apostrophe?

If the word ends in apostrophe s or ends in s apostrophe, then there is NO space before or after the apostrophe, but always a space before the next word.