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How do you use an apostrophe in plural nouns?
For plural nouns, use an apostrophe s after the existing s.Examples:Don't pull on cats' tails.Those were the boys' tests.I'll take you up to the girls' room.
What are some examples of nouns that end in s ch x?
Examples of nouns that end with the letter 's' are:bassbiasbossbuscircusflossfussgasmattressmissExamples of nouns that end with the letters 'ch' are:batchcatchchurchcrutchditchhunchmatchpatchwatchwitchExamples of nouns that end with the letter 'x' are:annexboxflaxhoaxindexmixonyxsexsixtax
Apostrophes should be used to make certain plural words singular?
This is incorrect. Apostrophes are not used to make plural words singular. Apostrophes are used to show possession or to indicate missing letters in contractions. Plural words are formed by adding "s" or "es" depending on the word.
What do all possessive nouns contain?
All nouns used to show possession use an apostrophe.Singular possessives are formed by adding an apostrophe s ('s) to the end of a noun.For plural nouns that end in -s, the possessive are formed by adding an apostrophe after the existing -s ('); for irregular plural nouns that don't end with -s, the possessive is formed by adding the apostrophe s ('s), the same as a singular noun.
What are some nouns that end with the letter 'S'?
Examples of singular nouns that end with the letter 's' are:abacusabyssalbatrossaxisbonusbrassbuscactuscanvasclassdressduressexcessexodusflossfocusfussgasgeniusglassgoddessgrassguessharnesshostessibisirisisthmuskindnesslasslenslosslotusmassmessmissmistressmossnautilusnemesisoasisonusopuspasspelvisplatypuspusradiusrecesssinusstatusstressthesaurustuberculosisviruswalrus
What is the rule for using apostrophes to show possession of proper nouns that end in s -for example Chris?
sisters' shoes
How do you use an apostrophe in plural nouns?
For plural nouns, use an apostrophe s after the existing s.Examples:Don't pull on cats' tails.Those were the boys' tests.I'll take you up to the girls' room.
What are nouns that end with s?
Some examples of nouns that end with 's' are:ArkansasblissbosscactuscircusclasscrisisCyprusdressglassharnessibisirisKansaslensmassmessmolassesMosesmossoasispantsParisscissorsthesis
What is the rule for using apostrophes to show possession of proper nouns that end in s for example Chris?
The rule for using an apostrophe to show possession for a proper noun is the same as for a common noun. The rule for nouns that end in 's' is that the apostrophe is placed after the existing 's', or -'s is added if the possessive form is pronounced with the additional syllable. Some examples:The boss's deskThe bosses' meetingChris's fatherThe Chrises' last names
What are some examples of nouns that end in s ch x?
Examples of nouns that end with the letter 's' are:bassbiasbossbuscircusflossfussgasmattressmissExamples of nouns that end with the letters 'ch' are:batchcatchchurchcrutchditchhunchmatchpatchwatchwitchExamples of nouns that end with the letter 'x' are:annexboxflaxhoaxindexmixonyxsexsixtax
Apostrophes should be used to make certain plural words singular?
This is incorrect. Apostrophes are not used to make plural words singular. Apostrophes are used to show possession or to indicate missing letters in contractions. Plural words are formed by adding "s" or "es" depending on the word.
What are all the possessive form?
There are two ways to form a possessive in English.One is the use of an apostrophe (') to indicate possessive nouns.Singular nouns that do not end with -s, add an apostrophe -s ('s) to the end of the word:apple-> apple'sboy-> boy'schild-> child'sSingular nouns that do end with -s have two accepted ways of forming the possessive:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word: boss' Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: boss'sPlural nouns that do end with -s, add an apostrophe (') after the ending -s:apples-> apples'boys-> boys'bosses-> bosses'Plural nouns that do not end with -s form the possessive the same as singular nouns that do not end with -s, add an apostrophe -s ('s) to the end of the word:children-> children'speople-> people'smice-> mice'sThe other way to indicate possession is to use the word "of," as in "the top of the table," which is equivalent to "the table's top." This method is the same way the possessive is formed in Romance languages.
How do you make singular proper nouns possessive when they end in S?
Singular common nouns and proper nouns are made possessive by addingapostrophe s ('s) even when they end in s. Examples:boss'sclass'sCarlos'sDoris'sParis'sTexas'sMassachusetts'sHonduras's
What do all possessive nouns contain?
All nouns used to show possession use an apostrophe.Singular possessives are formed by adding an apostrophe s ('s) to the end of a noun.For plural nouns that end in -s, the possessive are formed by adding an apostrophe after the existing -s ('); for irregular plural nouns that don't end with -s, the possessive is formed by adding the apostrophe s ('s), the same as a singular noun.
What are some nouns that end with the letter 'S'?
Examples of singular nouns that end with the letter 's' are:abacusabyssalbatrossaxisbonusbrassbuscactuscanvasclassdressduressexcessexodusflossfocusfussgasgeniusglassgoddessgrassguessharnesshostessibisirisisthmuskindnesslasslenslosslotusmassmessmissmistressmossnautilusnemesisoasisonusopuspasspelvisplatypuspusradiusrecesssinusstatusstressthesaurustuberculosisviruswalrus
What are the two rules for using apostrophes correctly?
If the word is singular then you put the apostrophe before the s. If it is plural then put it after the s. A word does no have a apostrophe in the possessive if it is a pronoun, example: his or hers.
How do you use apostrophes with James?
Jame's because there is already an "s" there so no need for another "s"
