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In the case of nouns, when they're plural (car -> cars) or possessive (possessive requires an extra apostrophe, such as Tim -> Tim's). In the case of verbs, when they are singular third person (to look -> she looks). There are some exceptions to all these rules.

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How do you pluralize words that end with o?

add -s hobos


What words can you add a s to most words that end with o?

Nouns ending with -o that form the plural by adding -s to the end of the word are:autoscameoskangarooskilosmemosphotospianossolosstudiostattoosvideoszoos


What does s' and 's mean?

You should add 's to the singular form of the word, such as James's hat. In other words, the hat that belongs to James ' Add 's to plural forms that do not end in s. Such as the children's games. . Add s' to the end of plural nouns that end in s. Such as, the cats' toys or the countries' laws. . Add 's to compound words such as my mother-in-law's money. , Add 's to the last noun to show joint possession of an object, as in Jack and Mary's house


What is the plural of borrador?

borradores Words that end in consonants add -es to be made plural; words that end in vowels add -s.


When do you add s' to words?

There are two forms of possessive nouns that end with s'.The two accepted ways to form singular possessive nouns that end with s are Thomas' book and Thomas's book.For plural nouns that end in s, a apostrophe is added after the existing s to form the possessive, such as the teachers' meeting or the students' grades.


What words can you add es to?

Words that end in s, x , ch, sh or z require an -es to form the plural.


What is one of the rules for forming the possessive case of words that end with an S or s sound?

There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns that end with an s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word.Example: "Put it on the boss' desk."Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word.Example. "Put it on the boss's desk."


Do you add es to business to make it plural?

Yes. For words ending in 's', 'ch', 'x' or s-like sounds add 'es' to the end to form the plural.Business > businesses


Why doesnt the word piano have oes at the end?

All musical words that end in O add an S to form the plural (altos, solos, pianos).


When do you use s's or s'?

If the word you are making into a possessive ends in s because it is a plural, then you add an apostrophe after the s to make it possessive. In all other cases, including words which end in s for any reason other that because they are plurals, you add an apostrophe and the s.


Why do people add an s to the end of words which do no denote a plural?

It depends on their ethnic background and where they grew up, who taught them, etc.


Can you add a s at the end of a womens with a apostrophie?

Yes, the possessive form for the plural noun women is women's.A plural noun that does not end in -s does add the apostrophe -s at the end. Examples:children'sdeer'sgeese'sdata'soxen's