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Apostrophes and Ellipses
The apostrophe is used to indicate that one or more letters have been omitted. An ellipsis is a series of marks, like the three periods, which is used to indicate an unfinished thought or a pause in speech.
2,109 Questions
Where do you put the apostrophe in kids table?
The apostrophe in "kids table" is placed after the word "kids", making it "kids' table" to indicate that the table belongs to multiple kids.
Is this the correct spelling of children's toys or childrens' toys?
The correct one should be children's toys.
What do you call sister kids mean more than one?
To demonstrate plural possession, make the noun plural first. Then use the apostrophe right away. : sisters' kids
Where does the apostrophe go in babys bib?
The apostrophe goes before the "s" in "baby's bib" to show possession. This indicates that the bib belongs to the baby.
It is correct if you are talking about several babies which possess/own something. e.g. The babies' mothers
However, if you are talking about one baby possessing something, it would be "baby's".
e.g. The baby's mother
If you were just talking about more than one baby, it would be "babies" with no apostrophe.
e.g. The babies were all less than one year old
Does the apostrophe go before or after the s in kids when using the singular term?
Look in your language book. It goes before.
What is the possessive form of the word children?
The possessive form of the singular noun child is child's.
examples:
A child's coat hung by the door.
The child's face was smeared with chocolate and a big smile.
What does the ditto symbol mean?
The ditto symbol (two floating apostrophes) means that whatever is above the symbol is repeated directly below it.
Should the word gods have an apostrophe?
The word gods is a plural common noun. It is not a proper noun.The gods were angry.
If gods has ownership or belongings, it needs an apostrophe.
The gods' wrath was shown in thunder and lightning.
Is it correct to use an apostrophe when referring to God is?
In informal and formal speech or writing, people use God's.
God's love is eternal.
Does items have an apostrophe in ti?
If it is used as a plural, no. Here are the items you ordered.
If it is a possessive, yes. This item's stock number is AB1234.
What do punctuation marks show to the reader of a text?
Punctuation marks help to clarify the meaning, structure, and flow of a text. They indicate where sentences end, separate clauses, signal pauses, show emphasis, and convey the tone of the writing. Proper use of punctuation enhances readability and ensures effective communication.
Which is correct student book or student's book?
Both "student book" and "student's book" can be correct depending on the context. "Student book" implies a book for students in general, while "student's book" indicates a book belonging to or specifically for one student. Choose the term that suits the intended meaning of possession or audience.
Is there an apostrophe s in CD's?
There is no apostrophe if you are talking about more than one CD which is not possessive.
e.g. The shop sold CDs.
However, if you were talking about a CD which owned/possessed something, there would be an apostrophe.
e.g. The CD's first song was my favourite.
Do you put book titles in apostrophes?
No, you underline it, or italicize it. ;)
Underlining is preferred by most English teachers.
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.
If you're writing the abbreviation like this (PFL), then you can just put PFLs to make it plural.
If you're writing the abbreviation like this (P.F.L.), then you can use P.F.L.'s to make it plural.
Both are correct.
How do you use square brackets to indicate missing text in quoted material?
I'll pretend I'm interviewing a celebrity, and I ask her "What do you think of Kate Hudson?"
The celebrity says, "I think she is a fantastic actress with a great personality."
If I wanted to quote this out of context (ie. I don't want to write the question I asked her before I write her answer), I could replace the word "she" with "Kate Hudson."
You would write the quote as follows:
This celebrity says, "I think [Kate Hudson] is a fantastic actress with a great personality."
Another way:
If we were interviewing Kate Hudson's husband, for example, and he said, "I think my wife is amazing."
You could write the quote as: "I think my wife [Kate Hudson] is amazing."
When do you use an apostrophe literary term?
Apostrophe as a literary term denotes a figure of speech in which someone absent, inanimate or dead is addressed as if were alive and present and able to reply.
Cliché example. Warrior: 'Thou sword at my left hand, wilt thou serve me in the coming battle?'
(Note also the phrase to apostrophize the multitude - to talk to a crowd as if did not consist of people ..., to 'shout' at it).
Do you use an apostrophe with nominees?
Yes, when using "nominee's" as a possessive form to indicate something belonging to or related to a nominee. For example: "The nominee's acceptance speech was heartfelt."
Does 'Awards Day' have an apostrophe in it?
Yes, "Awards Day" does not have an apostrophe. The term is a straightforward plural noun, so no possessive form is needed.
Does the phrase This Year's Honorees need an apostrophe?
Yes. The phrase means the honorees of this year.
Does this years recipient have an apostrophe?
The correct grammatical expression is "this year's recipient".
It is then a clear declaration that the "recipient" belongs to "this year".
