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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
Where is the apostrophe in possessive form of twins?
twins'. Since twins are 2 people, it will be twins'.
Is a apostrophe used when saying my high school's track and field team?
Yes. My high school's track and field team is written correctly.
When are you required to add an apostrophe?
Apostrophe is used in possessions and relationship:
1. Mary's pen,Drivers' instruction book,father's decision.
Apostrophe is used for contractions/omission.
1. It's, I'm ,you're., o'er, o'clock, ma,am, '20s .
Apostrophe is used in certain plural forms.
1. p's and q's,if's and but's,three's and four's
Apostrophe is used to indicate descendants .
1. O'Cooner
What does plural apostrophe look like?
A plural apostrophe doesn't look like anything. There's no such thing as a plural apostrophe.
Where does the apostrophe go when using the possessive singular for 'Firm'?
Firm's. Any singular possessive where the word does not end in 's' is apostrophe 's' ('s).
Is there an apostrophe in the word 'receivers'?
If it is the plural of the word 'receiver' then there is no apostrophe, but if it's possessive singular (one receiver owns something) then it's receiver's, and if it's possessive plural (more than one receiver owns something) then it's receivers'.
Do you put an apostrophe for ownership on its?
Possessive pronouns do not take apostrophes. Some examples of possessive pronouns are: its, hers, his, theirs.
Is gets spelled with an apostrophe?
No, "gets" does not have an apostrophe (present tense third person singular of to get).
Apostrophes are not used for conjugation, nor for almost any plurals.
What does the word possession mean in context to using the English language properly?
Possession shows ownership.
His bike. Her car. John's salad.
What is improper use of an apostrophe?
There are two principal errors in the use of apostrophes. 1 The mistaken formation of plurals is most often read on signs in shops, for example apple's for apples.
2 The mistaken formation of the possessive singular of a noun ending in -s, for example Dickens' novels for Dickens's novels, is widespread and likely to be read anywhere.
How do you sign a card Love The Smith's or Love the Smiths'?
You would sign it without an apostrophe, because a plural does not usually need an apostrophe. So it would be: Love, the Smiths.
What is the correct use of the apostrophe in a sign that reads Weaver's vineyards?
If it means one weaver's vineyards then it would be Weaver's Vineyards, but if it was multiple weavers then it would be Weavers' Vineyards. Or if it was just Weavers as a name, it would be Weavers Vineyards.
Do you use a apostrophe when signing your last name on a Christmas card?
No, unless your name has an apostrophe in it or you are using it in the possessive.
Why does possessive have an apostrophe?
Possessive have apostrophes so you can easily tell they are stating ownership. For example, Bob's garden is easier to tell you mean possession then Bobs garden in which you may misunderstand as a plural, the garden of two Bobs.
Does the word parents use apostrophe s?
Use an apostrophe only (without the s) to the word parents if it indicates possession.
Example: parents' house
What are the two contractions for the word we're?
We're is already a contraction. It's a contraction for we are or we were.
What are the three types of apostrophes?
theres only two. 1. When something belongs to someone. Those are LUCY'S boots.
2. When the apostrophe takes place of a word.
