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There are two forms of possessive nouns that end with s'.
- The two accepted ways to form singular possessive nouns that end with s are Thomas' book and Thomas's book.
- For plural nouns that end in s, a apostrophe is added after the existing s to form the possessive, such as the teachers' meeting or the students' grades.
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What is the plural of borrador?
borradores Words that end in consonants add -es to be made plural; words that end in vowels add -s.
If word ends with th do you add s or es?
It depends on the word. Most words ending in "th" simply add an "s" to form the plural (e.g., "mouths"), while a few words add "es" (e.g., "baths"). It's best to consult a dictionary if you are unsure about a specific word.
How do you use a possessive if the name ends with an S?
You will show possession the same as with all other words, 's. Examples: James's son Tonks's wand Crookshanks's tail
What is one of the rules for forming the possessive case of words that end with an S or s sound?
There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns that end with an s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word.Example: "Put it on the boss' desk."Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word.Example. "Put it on the boss's desk."
Do you add an s or es to a last name ending in s?
To form the plural of a name (or any other noun) that ends in 'ch' you add '-es'. Hatch, Hatches. Winch, Winches. Rich, Riches. Such, Suches. There is an exception in the case of words where the 'ch' sound is not pronounced in the normal English way. For example, the plural of the German composer Bach is Bachs, not Baches. That is because the words 'Bachs' is easily pronounceable, whereas the word 'Hatchs' is not.
Can you Add s or es to princess?
To form the plural of words ending in 's', you add '-es'. Princess, princesses.
What does s' and 's mean?
You should add 's to the singular form of the word, such as James's hat. In other words, the hat that belongs to James ' Add 's to plural forms that do not end in s. Such as the children's games. . Add s' to the end of plural nouns that end in s. Such as, the cats' toys or the countries' laws. . Add 's to compound words such as my mother-in-law's money. , Add 's to the last noun to show joint possession of an object, as in Jack and Mary's house
How do you pluralize words that end with o?
add -s hobos
What is the rule for word that you can not add s to such as fish?
the rule is when there is 'sh' in some words we cant use s
What words can you add a s to most words that end with o?
Nouns ending with -o that form the plural by adding -s to the end of the word are:autoscameoskangarooskilosmemosphotospianossolosstudiostattoosvideoszoos
What is the plural of borrador?
borradores Words that end in consonants add -es to be made plural; words that end in vowels add -s.
Will you help find words that break the rule change y to an I and add es also add s when word ends vowel y?
Monosyllabic words ending in -y add -s: fay - fays day - days Plus, words ending in y that are being cited as words remain unchanged: my - mys (or my's) Otherwise, the main exception to this rule is personal proper nouns, which retain the "y" and add "s"; this is common with people's last names: Kelly - Kellys Kenndy - Kennedys etc. In addition, many words ending in -ey sometimes the -ey and add s: storey - storeys (also stories) etc.
If word ends with th do you add s or es?
It depends on the word. Most words ending in "th" simply add an "s" to form the plural (e.g., "mouths"), while a few words add "es" (e.g., "baths"). It's best to consult a dictionary if you are unsure about a specific word.
Do you add es to business to make it plural?
Yes. For words ending in 's', 'ch', 'x' or s-like sounds add 'es' to the end to form the plural.Business > businesses
What words have 4 s's?
Here are some: [feel free to add]hopelessnessassesssessionsscissorsendlessness
What words can you add es to?
Words that end in s, x , ch, sh or z require an -es to form the plural.
When do you use s's or s'?
If the word you are making into a possessive ends in s because it is a plural, then you add an apostrophe after the s to make it possessive. In all other cases, including words which end in s for any reason other that because they are plurals, you add an apostrophe and the s.
