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The apostrophe has two functions: it marks possession, and it is used in contractions to indicate the place where the letters have been omitted. In singular, possession is marked by 's, written immediately after the possessor.
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Possession.
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| not ending in –s, –z | 's | 's |
- What is the S apostrophe rule?
- What does S apostrophe mean in English?
- Is it Chris's or Chris '?
- How do you use possessive s?
What is the S apostrophe rule?
The general rule is that the possessive of a singular noun is formed by adding an apostrophe and s, whether the singular noun ends in s or not.
What does S apostrophe mean in English?
When you use an apostrophe before the 's' it is to show singular possession. That means one person owns an object or an idea or an emotion. ... Sometimes you'll see an extra 's' on the end with an apostrophe and sometimes you won't. Both “Mr. Jones's car” and “Mr.
Is it Chris's or Chris '?
In school, it is common to be taught to write “Chris'” when talking about something that belongs to Chris. When we are talking, we say Chris's when referring to something that belongs to Chris. While both are technically correct, the main difference is in the required style guide.
How do you use possessive s?
We use possessive 's to say that something or someone belongs to a person, is connected to a place, or to show the relationship between people. The possessive 's always comes after a noun. When something belongs to more than one person and we give a list of names, we put 's on the last name.
