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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.
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What is the apostrophe for family?
The word family is a common singular noun. It requires no apostrophe.
My family went on vacation.
If the word family has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe.
My family's vacation went wonderfully.
Do you use an apostrophe with the word guests?
It depends on the context of the sentence...
Michael placed a name-card with each guest's name on it where they should sit.
Lucy eagerly awaited the arrival of her dinner guests.
Where do you put the apostrophe in mommys angels?
The word mommy is a common singular noun. It requires no apostrophe.
My mommy calls me her angel.
Angels is a plural noun.
If the word mommy has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe.
Mommy's angels were all finally asleep.
When to use an apostrophe in front of the word?
Apostrophes are used in 2 manners. The difference is, Is the word SINGULAR or PLURAL. when in singular, we say CAT'S. When in plural, we say CATS'.
This scenario can be explained by Newton's third law of motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Bobby's dad, having more strength and experience, is likely able to exert more force on the pebbles, causing them to go farther and faster than Bobby's.
What is used to show that letters were dropped in a contraction?
An apostrophe is used to show that letters were dropped in a contraction.
I should not yell at my husband.
I shouldn't yell at my husband.
Should you call him after you have asked him for a separation?
Why not? There is no requirement that separations end in divorce. You need some space, and it still may be possible to clear things up. However, if you want to call him just to goad him and pick a fight, then... you need a little more space.
Does snakes in the grass need apostrophe?
The word snakes is a common plural noun. It requires no apostrophe.
Snakes in the grass is an idiom.
If the word snakes has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe.
The snakes' movements through the grass left trails.
Where do you put the apostrophe in possevive words?
You put the apostrophe before the 's' in singular nouns, and after the addition of the 's' in plural nouns. So for example:
The cat's toy. (Here, we have one cat who is in possession of the toy.)
The cats' toy. (Here, we have multiple cats who are in possession of the toy.)
Hope that helps!
troy lee is a important person who i am not going to tell you anymore about
Since the topic this question is under is Apostrophes and Ellipses, I'm guessing you want to know the correct punctuational of the question. It should say Who is Egrana's wife?
Would a house name Badgers Brook need any apostrophe?
Yes - and no ! It depends on the context of the name.
When do you use an apostrophe for the word waitress?
When it is a possessive, use apostrophe. The waitress's coat was stolen. The waitresses' paychecks were cut.
