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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
The word cats is a common plural noun. It requires no apostrophe.
All cats have long whiskers and sharp claws.
If the word cats has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe.
The cats' whiskers twitched as they studied the prey.
I was tired of being scratched by my three cats' sharp claws.
Where do you put the apostrophe in the following sentence Pam and Mikes new address?
Compound subjects made into possessives can be tricky. But I believe it should be:Pam and Mike's new address was in Manhattan, New York.
Is tomorrow's apostrophe s correct?
The word tomorrows is a common plural noun. It requires no apostrophe.
A life typically has many tomorrows.
If the word tomorrows has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe.
Tomorrow's class schedule had changed.
I already finished tomorrow's reading assignment.
Where does the apostrophe go in the word researchers?
The word researchers is a common plural noun. It requires no apostrophe.
The researchers studied medical problems.
If the word researchers has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe.
The researchers' study identified three mutant genes.
I read the researchers' work with great interest.
Can you write moms without a apostrophe?
The word moms is a common plural noun. It requires no apostrophe.
Our moms baked cookies.
If the word moms has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe.
Our moms' batches of cookies sold out fast.
Everyone loved our moms' treats.
Does actors have an apostrophe?
The word actors is a common plural noun. It requires no apostrophe.
All actors hope to make it big.
If the word actors has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe.
The actors' paychecks were delayed.
The screenwriter revised the actors' scripts.
When there are multiple people do you use an apostrophe at the end?
Yes, when indicating possession for multiple people, you add an apostrophe after the "s" at the end of the plural noun. For example, "the teachers' lounge" refers to a lounge belonging to multiple teachers. If the noun is irregular and does not end in "s," you would add an apostrophe followed by "s," as in "the children's toys."
Yes, if the one saying it is a girl or woman. A man will never use it about another man, unless he is gay.
Why can't I use Google as my only browser?
One good reason might be that "Google" isn't a browser, it's a search engine company.
They make a browser called Chrome, and there's nothing that I know of stopping you from using it as your only browser if you want to. ActiveX controls won't work on it, but hardly anyone uses those anyway.
Do you use apostrophe in salesman?
The word salesman is a common singular noun. It requires no apostrophe.
The salesman took a break.
If the word salesman has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe.
The salesman's break was only 10 minutes.
I saw the salesman's shoes were scuffed.
What contraction is made from two words would not?
The contraction for would not is wouldn't.He would not go home.
He wouldn't go home.
How do you use an apostrophe to address more than one pastor?
To just address more than one pastor, you do not need an apostrophe.Instead, write Dear Pastor (name) and Pastor (name).
Or, Dear Pastors (name and name).
Dear Pastor Smith and Pastor Jones.
Does valentine's have a apostrophe or not?
Valentine's Day uses an apostrophe. However, most people just use the plural form valentines for cards.
What is an apostrophe with omission?
An apostrophe with omission describes contractions and special uses like o'er and o'clock.
Some contractions are:
He'll
We're
She'd
Why did the Victorian teachers have boys separate from girls?
For the most part, girls and boys were always segregated except when with their family or families. Girls and boys also had different subjects-- for example, boys were expected to learn more "figuring" (math) than girls.
Would you put an apostrophe after doctors appointment?
The word doctor is a common singular noun. It requires no apostrophe.
The doctor saw patients by appointment only.
If the word doctor has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe.
I had a doctor's appointment.
Note: If you happened to see many doctors at different appointments, you would write:
My doctors' appointments went well.
Where would you put the apostrophe in the sentence your parents permission?
The word parents is a common plural noun. It requires no apostrophe.
My parents gave their permission.
If the word parents has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe.
I needed my parents' permission in writing.
What document require for organizing and managing meeting?
A written agenda is for organizing and managing a meeting.Meeting Minutes are for for organizing and recording highlights of a meeting.
Where does the apostrophe go in neighbours?
If you mean "belonging to my neighbour," that would be neighbour's
If you mean "belonging to my neighbours," that would be neighbours'
No, ours does not need an apostrophe (ever).
The piano at the church had been ours.
