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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
Should I use an apostrophe when saying Tuesdays June to August?
No, but you might need a comma, for example:
The classes will be held on Tuesdays, June to August.
How is we are shortened using an apostrophe?
It becomes a contraction, losing the a and so becoming: We're.
When to not use an apostrophe in Moms?
Moms is plural for mom. If you are talking about more than one mom, use plural: moms.The moms met for coffee.
If you have one mom but also something that belongs to her or is about her, then you use singular possessive: mom's.
Mom's high school picture from 1970 looked very nice.
If you need to write about more than one mother, who each have something that belongs to her or is about all the moms, you use plural possessive: moms'.
The moms' purses were all stolen.
What does a waves period of oscillation mean?
It is the amount of time taken by a wave to go from one crest to the next crest, or one trough to the next.
Is there an apostrophe in shoppers?
The noun shoppers is the plural form of the singular noun shopper. A plural noun does not use an apostrophe.
When an apostrophe (') is added to the s at the end of the word, it becomes the plural possessive form: shoppers'
Examples:
We're expecting many shoppers today. (plural noun)
This display should catch the shoppers' attention. (plural possessive noun; the attention of the shoppers)
Where does the apostrophe go in Father's Day?
The apostrophe in "Father's Day" goes before the "s," indicating that the day is dedicated to fathers in general, but it specifically highlights the role of an individual father. Therefore, it is possessive, showing that the day celebrates fathers.
What is she would in a apostrophe?
You are looking to make a contraction.She would have been here earlier, but traffic was heavy.
She'd have been here earlier, but traffic was heavy.
Where would you put the apostrophe in the word girls?
The word girls is a common plural noun.The girls went shopping.
If girls owns something, it needs an apostrophe.
The girls' bags were stolen.
An apostrophe is something that can be used as a contraction or even a name (e.g)Tom's pencil
What is a apostrophe of they will?
A contraction uses an apostrophe.They will come soon.
They'll come soon.
Does the word torpedoes have an apostrophe?
The word torpedoes is a common plural noun. It does not need an apostrophe.The torpedoes had been loaded.
If torpedoes 'owns' something in the sentence, it needs an apostrophe.
The tornadoes' paths continued straight.
Do you put a apostrophe in a stores name that ends in an s?
No, the 's or s' make the word (usually a known) possessive - (belonging to the thing).
For instance if a store as a front window, then it is the store's front window (it belongs to the store).
What is the apostrophe in didn't called?
You mean an apostrophe used in a contraction.
I did not like him.
I didn't like him.
Should an apostrophe be used to make a name plural?
No. Apostrophes are used to show something omitted, as in 'don't', or to show possession, as in Mary's pen.
What does apostrophe for omission mean?
The phrase apostrophe for omission sounds like a teacher's comment when you misused an apostrophe. If so, it just means remove the apostrophe.Wrong: The boy's bikes were red.
Right: The boys' bikes were red.
What do you call something that shows belongings often shown with an apostrophe?
A word that shows ownership or belongings is either a:
- possessive
- plural possessive
The boy's mother arrived.
The boys' mothers arrived.
Does 1800s have to have an apostrophe?
If you are taking about the years from 1800 to 1899, then it is a plural, so it is the 1800s. If you are talking about something belonging to the year 1800, then it is a possessive and so it uses an apostrophe. For example, you could have something like: 1800's summer was very good. It is very common to see people use the apostrophe in the wrong way when talking about years that way.
How do you use the apostrophe correctly children's music team?
You have used it correctly: children's music team.
The children's music team practiced after school.The children's music team won first place at the state fair.
She belonged to the children's music team.
Why does I am need an apostrophe?
I am does not need an apostrophe. It is only when you make it into a contraction by dropping the a that you need the apostrophe. It becomes I'm in that situation.
Should peanuts' have this apostrophe?
If you are just writing about peanuts, it does not need an apostrophe.If the peanuts have a belonging or possession, then yes, it needs an apostrophe.
The peanuts were salty.
The peanuts' saltiness added flavor.
Does the word lots need an apostrophe?
No, the word "lots" does not need an apostrophe. Here's an example in a sentence -- Deanie Etcetera sends lots of love to her beloved, Mitch Longley.
What is the contraction for we'll?
There is no contraction of we'll. It is a contraction, meaning "we will."
Do you put an apostrophe in new years?
Yes, when it is New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. They are possessives, as in the day that belongs to a new year. If you are talking about plurals, then there is no apostrophe, like "New years are not like old years".
Does the word chocolates have an apostrophe in it?
The word chocolates is a common plural noun. It needs no apostrophe.
If chocolates has a possession, it needs an apostrophe.
The chocolates' flavor was enticing.
The chocolates' dark color contained cocoa.
