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Usually when someone's name ends in an "s", the apostrophe is placed after the "s" because the name is hard to pronounce otherwise. Jesus' is easier to say than Jesus's. The aposstrophe is showing possession of something.

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Where does the apostrophe go in Jesus mother?

Jesus is a proper noun ending in s. The apostrophe is simply added.Jesus' mother was Mary.Jesus' mother wept at the cross.


Why does the word models mean when their apostrophe after the final s?

It's used to represent possession.For example:The models' clothes.This means the clothes belonging to the models.


What is correct for possessive plural noun companies or companies with apostrophe after the s?

The genitive( possessive) of a plural noun ending in -s adds an apostrophe to the final s: companies'


How do you pronounce the possessive form of Jesus?

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: Jesus'Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: Jesus'sExamples:Jesus' mom made a cake for his birthday.Jesus's mom made a cake for his birthday.


Is this correct to say Jesus' name or Jesus's name?

When a proper noun ends in 's,' it is proper most times to place the apostrophe after the 's' and not add another.


What is the singular possessive of the name Jesus?

It is common to write, "Jesus' disciples." In general, you make a noun (common or proper) possessive by adding apostrophe and 's': Mark's desk is near the teacher's desk. The same applies to common nouns ending with 's'" This is the boss's office. When a proper name ends with 's,' usage is divided. Some people prefer apostrophe + s in all cases: Charles's tie, Jesus's beard, Achilles's heel. Other people would add only apostrophe in all these cases. Yet other people would make a distinction with Biblical or classical names: Charles's tie, Jesus' beard, Achilles' heel.


If I want to add apostrophe to abbreviation ending with S do i put the apostrophe alone or with an s?

With an s. The apostrophe without the s is used only for plurals and the names Jesus and Moses. All other possessives take 's regardless of spelling. For example, CDSS's annual dance.


Do you use an apostrophe at the end of a LAST name?

Final apostrophe is only used in the case of plurals ending in s. Otherwise apostrophe plus s is required. Thus we might say we listened to Tom Jones's records at the Joneses' house.


What does an apostrophe at the end of a word symbolize?

Final apostrophe indicates a plural possessive. It is only used to form the possessive of plural nouns ending in -s. Do not use a final apostrophe for the possessive of a singular noun ending in -s: it is for plurals only.


What does a apostrophe before a s mean?

it means the word is singular possessive


What is the correct plural possessive form of Donahue?

Donahues' (with the apostrophe after the name).In the singular possessive, the apostrophe should come between the e and s. (That hamster is Phil Donahue's.) In the plural, you first add the s, then the apostrophe, so That house is the Donahues'.For words that end in an s the singular posessive form is s', so "Jesus' sandals are well worn." The plural form of words ending in s is es. (Jesus Lopez and Jesus Fernandez are known as the Jesuses.) To make that word possessive, it's "The Jesuses' jacked-up car was stolen."


Does a apostrophe s mean more then one?

First of all, it's, "Does an apostrophe "-s" mean more than one?" Second of all, it does not mean more than one. It is only used to show possession. For example: "Lisa's bicycle tires are wearing down." For more than one, only add "-s." If there is already and "-s" at the end, just add an apostrophe.