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Why is catholic boys' school spelled with the apostrophe after the s of boys?
Because "Boys' " is a plural possessive. "Boy" become plural with the addition of the "-S" and "Boys" becomes possessive with the apostrophe.
Where is the apostrophe in 'naughty boys school'?
There isn't one - or at least it's not normally used. If you HAD to insert one - it would be after boys... naughty boys' school.
What is the correct placement for the apostrophe for the boys?
The correct placement for the apostrophe for "the boys" would be "the boys'."
Is there an apostrophe before the in boys or after?
The word boys is a common plural noun.The boys were loud.If the boys own something, you need an apostrophe.The boys' bikes were stolen.The boys' mothers came to the game.
Does boys bathroom have an apostrophe?
Yes, the bathroom is for all boys, so the noun is the plural form. The bathroom for the boys is the boys' bathroom.
Can girls enter in Coláiste Mhuire Mullingar school?
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What does apostrophe for omission mean?
The phrase apostrophe for omission sounds like a teacher's comment when you misused an apostrophe. If so, it just means remove the apostrophe.Wrong: The boy's bikes were red.Right: The boys' bikes were red.
What does boys'mean?
"Boys' " is a possessive form indicating something that belongs to or is associated with boys. For example, in the phrase "boys' toys," it refers to toys intended for boys. The apostrophe indicates that the noun "boys" is being used in a possessive context.
How do nouns form their possessive form?
The simple basic rule is :- For the singular - add 's (apostrophe s): The boy's ball or the ball of the boy.- For plural words ending in s - add ' (apostrophe only): The boys' ball or the ball of the boys. Plural nouns that do not end in S use the apostrophe-s form (e.g. children's).The most common error is to add apostrophe-s to a pronoun to show possession, as in "it's cover". This is wrong, pronouns do not use an apostrophe to show possession.. The correct form is "its cover". Only use it's to mean it is.
How do you use an apostrophe correctly?
Use an apostrophe to signify either a contraction of two words don't = do not or to signify possession cat's tail boys' soccer ball James's son
What is the rule for plural possessive nouns and the apostrophe?
In the case of plural possessive nouns ending with -s, the apostrophe follows the existing "s". For example:The park was the boys' favourite spot. (Indicates that there are two or more boys)In the case of plural possessive nouns that do not end with -s, add an apostrophe -s to the end of the word. For example:The children's playground is in the park.
What is a contraction and a possessive?
A contraction is a word that has been shortened from two or more words. The contraction is indicated by an apostrophereplacing the missing letters.Examples:I will = I'llcan not = can'thave not = haven'tthey are = they'reA possessive noun is a noun indicated by an apostrophe s ('s) added to the end of the word, or just an apostrophe (') added to the end of a plural noun that ends with an s. A possessive noun is a noun indicating ownership, possession, purpose, or origin.Example:the core of the apple = the apple's corethe bicycles of the boys = the boys' bicyclesthe tires of the car = the car's tiresthe name of the dog = the dog's name
