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The "apostrophe s" is used for three things. 1 For the genitive (possessive) singular of a noun: Charles's house, the Knight's Tale etc. 2 To indicate missing letters in contractions: can't, for cannot, fo'c's'l for forecastle. 3 For the plural of numerals and letters: Some old records are 78's; A's and B's are very good grades.
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Should candidates have an apostrophe before the S?
No, only use an apostrophe when using a contraction or a possessive
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 do use apostrophe s or s apostrophe?
According to The Elements of Style, an S following an apostrophe ("Charles's") is perfectly acceptable and should be encouraged. Many people will leave off the S after an apostrophe, even when it's just an S sound when spoken ("Berlitz'" instead of "Berlitz's"); this can look stumbly.
How do you use an apostrophe after the letter z?
Same as any other use. Use an apostrophe S to indicate possession.
Do you use an apostrophe for the word that?
One should never use an apostrophe for the word that.One should always use an apostrophe for the word that's, meaning that is.
Should candidates have an apostrophe before the S?
No, only use an apostrophe when using a contraction or a possessive
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).
The sleeping lion raised it's head. Should the apostrophe be after the s in its or not at all?
The apostrophe in "its" should not be placed after the s. "Its" is a possessive pronoun and does not require an apostrophe to show possession.
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.
When do use apostrophe s or s apostrophe?
According to The Elements of Style, an S following an apostrophe ("Charles's") is perfectly acceptable and should be encouraged. Many people will leave off the S after an apostrophe, even when it's just an S sound when spoken ("Berlitz'" instead of "Berlitz's"); this can look stumbly.
How do you use an apostrophe after the letter z?
Same as any other use. Use an apostrophe S to indicate possession.
Should youhave space once after an apostrophe?
If the word ends in apostrophe s or ends in s apostrophe, then there is NO space before or after the apostrophe, but always a space before the next word.
Should a last name have an apostrophe for possessive?
Yes, a last name should have an apostrophe for possessive use. For example, if you want to indicate something belonging to someone with the last name Smith, you would write "Smith's." The apostrophe and the letter "s" show that the item belongs to the person named Smith. If the last name is pluralized, such as "the Smiths," you would use an apostrophe after the "s" (e.g., "the Smiths' house").
Do you use an apostrophe for the word that?
One should never use an apostrophe for the word that.One should always use an apostrophe for the word that's, meaning that is.
Should the Pele' jersey have an apostrophe at the end of his name?
Yes and it should also have s after the apostrophe. Pele's jersey
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.
Where does the apostrophe go on word fighters?
Use the apostrophe right after the letter s: fighters'
