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How do you puncuate a possessive?
An apostrophe (') is used to indicate a possessive noun.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's
Why do some plural words have to have the apostrophe at the end?
The possessive of PLURAL nouns ending in -s is formed by adding a final apostrophe: girls'. Plurals that do not end in -s form the possessive by adding -'s: women's Because the already end in the letter "s" such as octopus
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.
Does an apostrophe come after the s at the end of the name?
Only if it is a plural possessive. For example: The Jones' house. In this example, the apostrophe is after the 's' because there is more than one Jones family member living in the house. This is a plural possessive. If you are only talking about one person then the apostrophe is after the name followed by an 's'. For example: Mike's book.
Do you need apostrophe in students?
That depends on how you're trying to use the word. See the sentences below for examples: 1) I have 30 students in my class. 2) I have 30 students' books in my class. 3) I have this student's homework slip. Sentence one has an S because it is indicating plurality. Sentence two has an apostrophe after the S because it is indicating plurality and possession. Sentence three has an apostrophe S because it is indicating singular possession.
How do you puncuate a possessive?
An apostrophe (') is used to indicate a possessive noun.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's
Why do some plural words have to have the apostrophe at the end?
The possessive of PLURAL nouns ending in -s is formed by adding a final apostrophe: girls'. Plurals that do not end in -s form the possessive by adding -'s: women's Because the already end in the letter "s" such as octopus
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.
What are the possessive nouns and proper nouns -the students stories and poems are fun to read?
The possessive noun is students'. A possessive noun is indicated by placing an apostrophe s ('s) at the end of the noun; or just an apostrophe (') at the end of a plural noun that ends in s.There are no proper nouns in the example sentence."The students' stories and poems are fun to read."
Where does the apostrophe go in the students books are on his desk?
The correct way to write the sentence is: "The students' books are on his desk." The apostrophe is placed after the "s" in "students" to show that the books belong to the students.
Does an apostrophe come after the s at the end of the name?
Only if it is a plural possessive. For example: The Jones' house. In this example, the apostrophe is after the 's' because there is more than one Jones family member living in the house. This is a plural possessive. If you are only talking about one person then the apostrophe is after the name followed by an 's'. For example: Mike's book.
Is it student's lost their homework or students' lost their homework?
Neither one. The apostrophe indicates possession or ownership. It would be plain students, with no apostrophe.
What is the meaning apostophe s or s apostphe?
An apostrophe followed by the letter "s" ('s) is used to show possession or indicate that something belongs to someone. For example, "Sarah's car" means the car belongs to Sarah. On the other hand, when an s is followed by an apostrophe (s'), it is used to show possession for plural nouns that already end in s. For example, "the students' project" means the project belongs to the students.
When do you use an aprostrophe behind a noun?
An apostrophe is used to make a noun into a possessive noun. By adding an "apostrophe s" to the end of a word, or if the word already ends with an "s", you only add the "apostrophe" after the existing "s" at the end of the word to show that something in the sentence belongs to that noun.The apostrophe or apostrophe s shows possession.
Do you need apostrophe in students?
That depends on how you're trying to use the word. See the sentences below for examples: 1) I have 30 students in my class. 2) I have 30 students' books in my class. 3) I have this student's homework slip. Sentence one has an S because it is indicating plurality. Sentence two has an apostrophe after the S because it is indicating plurality and possession. Sentence three has an apostrophe S because it is indicating singular possession.
How would you use apostrophe in a sentence?
There are three types of apostrophe. The possessive apostrophe, to show that a letter is missing and to highlight a word or phrase, eg 'hasn't', doesn't', 'can't'. The possessive apostrophe would be used in a sentence such as 'The student's work was of a high standard' meaning the work of the student. However if you are using the word students in the plural form, it would be written 'students' work'.
Why do you use apostrophe at the end of a name?
It (apostrophe at the end of a name) is used to show that a thing belongs or pertains to the person to whose name it is affixed. "This is Doug's dog."It's also used as a contraction for 'Name is'; "Doug's not here."
