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There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:

Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word: Marcus'

Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: Marcus's

Examples:

Marcus' bicycle is new.

Marcus's bicycle is new.

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When do you use Marcus's and Marcus'?

Both are correct singular possessive forms.There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word: Marcus'Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: Marcus'sExamples:Marcus' bicycle is new.Marcus's bicycle is new.


Do put a apostrophe after the s in Marcus?

No, the correct way to form the possessive form of "Marcus" is to add an apostrophe followed by another "s" (Marcus's). This is the standard rule for creating possessives of singular nouns ending in "s."


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