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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 does the apostrophe go The big stack of mail is grandmas?
It should be: The big stack of mail is grandma's.
What is the prognosis for children with the late infantile form of metachromatic leukodystrophy?
Death usually results within five years after the onset of clinical symptoms
Do you put an apostrophe in the word brides?
If you're saying it as a plural, no, but if you were to say it belongs to them, i.e...
that is the bride's flowers.. etc, then yes.
More information:
Where, or whether, you put an apostrophe in the word 'brides' depends on the context.
If you're speaking of one bride, in the possessive sense, the apostrophe goes at the end of the word 'bride': The bride's gown was beautifully made.
If you're speaking of more than one bride, in the possessive sense, the apostrophe goes at the end of the word 'brides': The brides' gowns were beautifully made.
If you're speaking of more than one bride, in the plural sense, there's no apostrophe: The brides looked beautiful at their rehearsals.
If you are saying:
- your e.g. your phone, then no.
- you're e.g. you're pretty, then yes because it replaces the 'a' from the are.
Why do words have apostrophe's?
Words have apostrophes to show possession or the omission of letters. Bob's hat, cat's paws, and Victor'shouse are examples of possessive nouns. Can't (cannot), don't (do not), and shouldn't (should not) are examples of contractions. In a contraction, the apostrophe is place where the omitted letter(s) would be.
When does its has an apostrophe?
"Its" without an apostrophe shows possession, as in "its hair is brown." Other possessive pronouns include my, your, his, her, our, and their.
"It's" with an apostrophe is always a contraction of two words, in which a letter or letters has been removed. For example, "It's a boy" is a contraction for "It is a boy" and the apostrophe takes the place of the missing "i."
Also, the initial question should read, "When does "its" have an apostrophe?" But don't worry about that. It's good enough to learn the difference between its (a possessive adjective) and it's (a contraction of "it is").
Does Charlottes need an apostrophe?
If the "s" isn't part of the name and you're trying to show that Charlotte is possessing something, then yes, it needs an apostrophe. Charlotte's new dress, for example.
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What is the correct placement of the apostrophe for 'banks'?
If you are talking about a bank which owns/possesses something, then it would be before the 's'.
e.g. The bank's owner was very wealthy
If you are just talking about more than one bank, then there would be no apostrophe.
e.g. The banks were closed
Is there an apostrophe in students needs?
Yes.
If the "needs" refers to one student then it is -> student's needs
If the "needs" refers to many students then it is -> students' needs
Is there an apostrophe in the phrase 'a good night's sleep'?
Yes. A good night's sleep is written correctly.
Is there an apostrophe after auditors?
Use an apostrophe if you want to show possession.
Example: auditors' book
Where does the apostrophe go in this sentence Daves dads group?
In both Dave's and dad's. Dad belongs to Dave and group belongs to dad.
Does officers have apostrophes?
It all depends on how you use the term. If its plural (ex. how many officer are on the team??) then it doesn't have an apostrophised if its not (another ex. that officer's in trouble.) it would mean the officer is. So then it would have an apostrophes.
What is the contraction words for there'd?
The contraction there'd is a shortened form for the adverb 'here' and the verb (or auxiliary verb) 'would'. The contraction there'd functions as the verb in a sentence or clause. Examples:
I was told there would be a late fee. Or, I was told there'd be a late fee.
Does the word won't have an apostrophe?
Yes, won't has an apostrophe. It is a contraction for will not.
Where to put the apostrophe in Guss diary?
The apostrophe should be placed after the second s in the word Guss.
It should be: Guss' diary.
Where to put the apostrophe in this sentence dont write in guss diary?
The sentence should be: Don't write in Guss' diary.
What is it called when you combine two words like could and not with an apostrophe?
It is called contractions.
Example: couldn't means could not.
What is the function of the apostrophe used in the word john's?
The apostrophe in John's is to show possession. The wind blew John's hat off his head.
An apostrophe can be used to create a contraction as well. John's going to the store. (John is.)
Remember that proper nouns are always capitalized.
