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

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

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

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

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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."


Should the Pele' jersey have an apostrophe at the end of his name?

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Do you use an apostrophe with name ends with s?

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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.


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."


If a name ends in s what is the correct way to write the possessive?

Styles vary, with some styles adding apostrophe S (e.g. Chris's or Jones's), especially where both the existing and the new S are sounded (sounds like the plurals Chrises and Joneses).Others, notably the AP Style Guide, use only an apostrophe (e.g. Thomas' or Bliss') but still add the pronunciation as another S sound.


Is there's a correct use of an apostrophe?

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