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When the word is a possessive regular plural. If you make the word plural by adding an s, this is regular, and then if you want to make it possessive you'd add the apostrophe.

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The dancers' costumes were brilliant.

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If a last name has an s do you add apostrophe 's'?

This is an ambiguous point of grammar. Some people will add an apostrophe and another s, while others just use an apostrophe without another s. Personally I don't add another s. The pronunciation becomes too awkward.


When do you use an S followed by an apostrophe and when is it preceded by an apostrophe?

An 's preceded by an apostrophe ('s) indicates possession or contraction (e.g., John's book, it's raining). An s followed by an apostrophe (s') is used for plural possessives where the noun is already plural (e.g., the girls' toys).


How do you use an apostrophe after the letter z?

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


Should candidates have an apostrophe before the S?

No, only use an apostrophe when using a contraction or a possessive


What is the grammar rule about possessives and plural possessives when the word ends in an s or z sound?

ordinary noun - boy possessive noun - boy'splural noun - boys possessive noun boys'for plural nouns put the apostrophe after the s.z sound - cruise. Possessive is cruise's - add apostrophe + s same as above.The grammar rule is:1. All English nouns form the possessive singular by adding 's, for example cruise's and boss's.2. All English plural nouns ending in s form the possessive by adding the apostrophe alone, for example cruises' and bosses'.Never use the apostrophe alone with a singular ending in s. If you think Socrates's wife looks wrong, use "the wife of Socrates" and NOT Socrates' wife. The only exception is the names Jesus and Moses, which MAY be represented in the possessive with the apostrophe alone.

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If a last name has an s do you add apostrophe 's'?

This is an ambiguous point of grammar. Some people will add an apostrophe and another s, while others just use an apostrophe without another s. Personally I don't add another s. The pronunciation becomes too awkward.


When do you use an S followed by an apostrophe and when is it preceded by an apostrophe?

An 's preceded by an apostrophe ('s) indicates possession or contraction (e.g., John's book, it's raining). An s followed by an apostrophe (s') is used for plural possessives where the noun is already plural (e.g., the girls' toys).


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.


How do you use an apostrophe after the letter z?

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


Who is Hannah Montana friend?

Geez. Can't you guys get your GRAMMAR CORRECT!!?? you need to put an apostrophe "s" after the montana!!!


Is use of apostrophe in a name ending 'ss' - Ross's room - correct?

Yes, there can be either apostrophe s ('s) or just an apostrophe (') at the end of the word.


They had a fight over the toy of Holly is a correct sentence or grammar?

No.To show possession we usually use apostrophe s ('s). So your sentence should be written like this: They had a fight over Holly's toy.


Where does the apostrophe go on word fighters?

Use the apostrophe right after the letter s: fighters'


How do you use the apostrophe in Gibsons?

Use an apostrophe s to indicate possession.Example:Gibson's guitar strings broke last night.


Does the word parents use apostrophe s?

Use an apostrophe only (without the s) to the word parents if it indicates possession. Example: parents' house


Should candidates have an apostrophe before the S?

No, only use an apostrophe when using a contraction or a possessive


How do you use an apostrophe for a name that ends with a s?

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