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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
Is its have to have an apostrophe?
It depends. If you are saying "it is" then yes. Example: It's black. You're saying "It is black." An example of where it would not need an apostrophe would be like, "Its friends were weird."
Additional answer
Not only does it not need one, it mustn't have one!)
Harry grasped his wife's arm. . .
What is boys when you add an apostrophe?
Boys' means there are more than one boy
So, if you want to say: I grabbed the hands of each boy
This is how you would say it: I grabbed the boys' hands.
If you say: I grabbed the boy's hand.
That means: I grabbed the hand of the boy.
Do apostrophes used to show plurals of numbers and letters?
If you want. I've heard that an apostrophe with letters in numbers is an American thing. I've also heard that the Brits do it differently. I'm American and I don't use an apostrophe with letters and number as long as there is no confusion to the reader.
Examples:
1300s or 1300's
ABCs or ABC's
Both examples are correct. It is my opinion that there is little chance of the reader becoming confused.
Examples when lack of an apostrophe might confuse the reader:
Mind your p's and q's.
Always remember to dot your i's and cross your t's.
Answer 2:
Apostrophes are commonly, but erroneously, used in numbers such as calendar decades or centuries instead of using the correct form, e.g. 1800s or the 1970s. According to the Oxford Dictionary, numbers used in this format should not have an apostrophe. It is acceptable (though not a rule) to use it for individual numbers such as "count in 7's as far as 100". Though acceptable, it is unnecessary.
In some situations it is acceptable to use an apostrophe to clarify a plural for lower case letters only - again, the Oxford Dictionary states that it is incorrect to use it for capitals. ABCs is correct. ABC's is not.
How do you use an apostrophe with last name ending in z?
Apostrophe is placed after the letter z in names ending in this letter.
Example:
Mr. Sanchez' office or Mr. Sanchez's office
Is the word it's a contraction for a apostrophe?
There is no contraction for the word apostrophe. It's is a contraction of it is or it has.
Why is there an apostrophe in 4 o'clock?
Because that is short for 'of the clock', a phrase which is not used anymore.
Where does the apostrophe go in the plural form of sheriff?
Just add an s. Apostrophes do not make words plural, just possessive.
What is the difference between omissive and possessive apostrophes?
it's where you pick up a book and use it as a hat. fin.
What is the full form of doesn't?
The contraction "doesn't" is a shortened form of does not., a combination of a verb (or auxiliary verb) and an adverb.
Example:
This road does not go to Chicago.
This road doesn't go to Chicago.
Do you use an apostrophe s to say my mom's name is?
Yes, you do because the apostrophe, in this case, shows belonging. The name belongs to your mom.
How does apostrophe indicate ownership?
Yes. Apostrophe is used to indicate owership.
Example:
Anna's pretty face (the pretty face of Anna)
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Is it bobs bobs' bob's or bobs's in bobs paper was incomplete?
It would be "Bob's paper was incomplete."
Bob's
How do you use the word veteran's vs veterans'?
The veteran's bag (single person's possession)
The veterans' lives (group of peoples' possession)
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Where do the apostrophes go in this sentence The boys toilets are disgusting?
It should be: The boys' toilets are disgusting.
