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Apostrophes
Common Usages of Apostrophes
   Most commonly used with
    contractions
   Also used with nouns and some
    pronouns
       Shows ownership
       Shows relationship
Possessive Nouns - Singular
   Singular noun
       Add ‘s to the noun
          Owl + ‘s = owl’s
                 This hollow tree is the owl’s home
            Charles + ‘s = Charles’s
                 Preserving historic buildings is Prince Charles’s
                  personal crusade
   Singular compound nouns and the names
    of most businesses & organizations use
    the same format
       A two-year-old’s soccer skills are limited.
       I enjoy looking at Barnes and Noble’s website.
Possessive Plurals
   Plural nouns that end in s
       Add only an apostrophe to form the possessive
        of a plural noun that ends in s.
          Boxes + ‘ = boxes’

               All of the boxes’ contents are leaking out.
   Plural nouns that don’t end in s
       Add ‘s, just like you would for the singular
        noun
          Women + ‘s = women’s

               The women’s softball uniforms arrived today.

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Apostrophes

  • 2. Common Usages of Apostrophes  Most commonly used with contractions  Also used with nouns and some pronouns  Shows ownership  Shows relationship
  • 3. Possessive Nouns - Singular  Singular noun  Add ‘s to the noun  Owl + ‘s = owl’s  This hollow tree is the owl’s home  Charles + ‘s = Charles’s  Preserving historic buildings is Prince Charles’s personal crusade  Singular compound nouns and the names of most businesses & organizations use the same format  A two-year-old’s soccer skills are limited.  I enjoy looking at Barnes and Noble’s website.
  • 4. Possessive Plurals  Plural nouns that end in s  Add only an apostrophe to form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in s.  Boxes + ‘ = boxes’  All of the boxes’ contents are leaking out.  Plural nouns that don’t end in s  Add ‘s, just like you would for the singular noun  Women + ‘s = women’s  The women’s softball uniforms arrived today.