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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
Does Americans need an apostrophe?
There were 10 Americans in the room.
If you are talking about something belonging to one American, then you do:
The American's camera had the best photos.
Does the word intentions need an apostrophe?
The word intentions is a common plural noun. It requires no apostrophe.
She had the best intentions.
My intentions were made clear.
If the word intentions has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe. But I cannot think of an instance when "intentions" could own or possess anything! It would be the noun preceding intentions that needs the apostrophe.
Do you need an apostrophe for the golfers clubs?
Yes, but where you have it will depend on whether it is one or many golfers. For one golfer:
The golfer's clubs.
For more than one golfer:
The golfers' clubs.
It is not used in clubs in either case, as it is the plural of clubs.
What are 5 sentences using apostrophes?
Sentences using apostrophe include:
- John's coat was burned.
- The liver's texture was tough.
- Many horses' hooves needed filed.
- The birds' talons were sharp.
- Let's go to the mall today.
Is there an apostrophe in enterprises?
If it is a possessive, there is - as in "The enterprise's attempts were unsuccessful."
If it is plural, there is no apostrophe - as in "The group's enterprises were unsuccessful."
Where does apostrophe go in nurse's office?
If it is the office of a group of nurses, this is correct - nurses' office.
Do you use an apostrophe in a surname when using it in the plural eg The Kellys went?
Making a plural of a surname does not require an apostrophe.Single: I met Mrs. Kelly last week.
Plural: The Kellys seem like a nice family.
Possessive singular: The Kelly's garbage can rolled down the street.
Possessive, plural: The Kellys' voices carried down the block.
The apostrophe key is above the question mark key on the keyboard. Tap it without touching the shift key.
Where do you put the apostrophe in agnes hobby is painting?
Well if her name is "Agne" then the apostrophe would go here "Agne's ".
However, if her name is "Agnes" then the apostrophe would go here "Agnes' "
Does weekend's have an apostrophe?
That depends. If it is a plural, then it does not:
He worked two weekends each month.
If it something relating to a weekend, then it is a possessive, so it does:
Last weekend's weather was very good.
Which is the correct punctuation for Mrs James' Room or Mrs James's Room?
Mrs. James's Room is correct. With only one exception (the name Jesus), the possessive form of names ending in s is exactly the same as those that don't end in s.
What is the apostrophe's main function?
The apostrophe has two functions: to indicate missing letters due to contraction or abbreviation, and to indicate the possessive. I can't tell you which of the two is the apostrophe's main function. (The previous sentence uses both: "can't" is a contraction and "apostrophe's" is a possessive)
Does Thursday's always have an apostrophe in it?
When referring to many Thursdays, there is no apostrophe.There were three Thursdays this month between paychecks.
When referring to a singular or plural possessive, it does.
Thursday's class was cancelled.
Thursday's classes were cancelled.
Should mother's and dad's race have an apostrophe?
Yes. The race belongs to the mums and dads so a possessive is required. "Mums' and Dads' Race" would be correct.
Does the word dads need an apostrophe?
As a plural, for more than one dad; no, does not need an apostrophe.
As a possessive, as in the item belonging to dad, then yes, it does need an apostrophe.
What is an example of a song with apostrophe?
Don't Look BackCan't Buy Me LoveIt's Judy's Turn to Cry (two apostrophes!)Alexander's Ragtime Band
When saying The Normans are having fun should there be an apostrophe in Norman?
No, Normans is a plural. An apostrophe is NEVER EVER used to indicate a plural. EVER.
Why is there an apostrophe in the word o'er?
The word o'er is an apostrophe of omission. It left out the v in over.
Does the word pocketfuls need an apostrophe?
The word pocketfuls is a common plural noun. It requires no apostrophe.
I had pocketfuls of seashells.
If the word pocketfuls has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe. But I cannot think of a sentence for this; I don't think I've ever seen it used as a plural possessive.
Where does the apostrophe go in the two artist live here?
A plural word does not need an apostrophe. However, if a plural word has ownership over something or is related to them, you would use an apostrophe.
So, first, correct your sentence to: The two artists live here. (plural)
For possessive plural: The two artists' families were visiting.
When to use 's or s' or just s?
's is possessive, so you would use it when somebody or something owns something.
Ex: Sarah's food. The dog's foot. The boy's toys. The table's legs.
s' is also possessive, but is used when more than one person or thing owns something.
Ex: There were five dogs. All the dogs' toys were lost.
s is used only when there is more than one of something.
Ex: There were several cats outside. All the kids wanted to play with them.
