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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
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".
What are Apostrophes with Certain Plurals?
Knowing when or how to use apostrophes can be confusing sometimes. Apostrophes are always used with contractions, or words that were created by shortening two words such as don't, can't, I'll, you're, etc. They are also used to show that a certain noun possesses something. You might say something like, "The dog's water bowl was empty." In this sentence, "dog's" indicates its possession of the water bowl. Notice that the apostrophe appears before the plural "s" in each of the nouns. However, sometimes you might need to show that plurals of the same noun possess something. In this case, you would write them this way: "Three dogs' water bowls were empty." This possession shows that there are three different dogs with three different water bowls as the subjects. When plural nouns require an apostrophe, the punctuation is added after the "s." There are also irregular plural nouns to consider such as children, women, and people. These types of plurals do not have an "s" ending. When these express possession, they follow the same rule as singular nouns: children's desks, women's clothing, people's voices.
Is there an apostrophe on friends?
It depends on the context in which you are using the word.
If you are simply referring to more than one friend (i.e. a plural noun) then there is no apostrophe.
For example: I am going to the cinema with my friends tomorrow.
If you are referring to one or more objects belonging to one friend then you use an apostrophe like so: friend's.
For example: I borrowed my friend's textbook to do my homework.
If you are referring to one or more objects belonging to several friends then you use an apostrophe like so: friends'.
For example: My friends' dresses arrived in store a week before prom.
Why is there an apostrophe in let's go?
Let's is probably one of the most unusual contractions. The contraction stands for Let us.
Let us get going so we do not run into heavy traffic.
Let's get going so we don't run into heavy traffic.
No, it is a noun (a punctuation mark). The word is also used for a rhetorical device.
What is you have in a apostrophe?
The apostrophe (', although often rendered as '), is a punctuation mark, and sometimes a diacritical mark, in languages that use the Latin alphabet or certain other alphabets. In English, it serves three purposes:[1]
- The marking of the omission of one or more letters (as in the contraction of do not to don't).
- The marking of possessive case (as in the eagle's feathers, or in one month's time).
- The marking by some as plural of written items that are not words established in English orthography(as in P's and Q's). (This is considered incorrect by others; see Use in forming certain plurals. The use of the apostrophe to form plurals of proper words, as in apple's, banana's, etc., is universally considered incorrect.)
Where does the apostrophe go in lorries tires?
The word lorries is a common plural noun. It requires no apostrophe.
The lorries lined up next to the curb.
If the word lorries has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe.
The lorries' tires looked new.
Why does the word o ' clock have an apostrophe?
The full wording is "of the clock" so the apostrophe is showing that some characters have been omitted.
Do you use an apostrophe when spelling gotta?
No. It is not a contraction but a phonetic rendition of a slang or dialectical pronunciation of the words "got to".
Where does the apostrophe go in this sentence close the door of the girls cloakroom quietly?
If the cloakroom belongs to one girl:
Close the door of the girl's cloakroom quietly.
If the cloakroom belongs to more than one girl (plural possessive):
Close the door of the girls' cloakroom quietly.
What do you call the shortened form of a word that has an apostrophe in place of missing letters?
Contraction.
Examples: Don't=Do not; We'll=We will; Can't=Cannot; Shan't =Shall not; Mustn't=Must not
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.
