Which are the 2 Rules of apostrophe usage?
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. The possessive of a plural noun is formed by adding only an apostrophe when the noun ends in s, and by adding both an apostrophe and s when it ends in a letter other than s.
Which of the following is an example of apostrophe?
Apostrophe can be either a punctuation mark or a literary device. As a punctuation mark, it signifies elision and is used when letters or words are contracted and sounds are omitted or merged. For instance, “I am” can be presented as “I’m” or “you all” can be sometimes heard as “y’all.”
Do I need an apostrophe after students?
students is plural and ends with -s: add an apostrophe only.
Is it Russ or Russ’s?
Frankencaster is right. I believe that “Russ’s car” is correct….Another grammer thread, which is correct: Russ’s car or Russ’ car?
| gudel Ars Tribunus Militum Registered: Aug 8, 2000 Posts: 2124 | Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2001 6:36 pm |
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| it’s Russ’ car, just like Chris’ new truck View image: /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif |
What are some examples of sentences using apostrophe?
When using a singular noun,the apostrophe is used before the s. For example: “The squirrel’s nuts were stashed in a hollow tree.”
What are the 3 uses of apostrophe?
Apostrophes. Just as all punctuations marks ensure the clarity of writing for readers,apostrophes function to clarify the function of nouns by indicating possession and showing omissions.
What are the two reasons we use an apostrophe?
Use an apostrophe+”s” (‘s) to show that one person/thing owns or is a member of something.
Which is the correct use of the apostrophe?
– Use of apostrophe before “s” to show that an object is owned by one person. Example, Thecla’s car, Julius’s house. – When showing possession by a plural noun an apostrophe is added after the “s”. E.g. grandparents’ room, boys’ toys. – To form the possessive form of a plural noun which doesn’t end with an “s” just add an apostrophe with “s”. e.g.