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Category Archives: Apostrophes
What is the rule for using Apostrophe (figure of speech)?
I need a rule for using Apostrophe in English! What is the rule when using Apostrophe (figure of speech)? Like how the rule for personification is "the use of words (diction) that are pleasant to the readers mind or ear."
How to use Apostrophe for Name ending with X.?
f there is a company name called DLEX, and I wanted to talk about the company financials, would I write "DLEX’ financials" or "DLEX’s financials" or "DLEXes financials"?
Hi there! Could any one please tell me how to use apostrophe in words?
For example, what’s the difference between: This is my parent’s room and This is my parents’ room I always get confused while using apostrophes thank’s for your answers
When do you use apostrophe S and S apostrophe?
I was taught, growing up, that you only use apostrophe-S when it is a contraction as in "John’s going home" as in "John is going home" and S-apostrophe for possession. Was I taught incorrectly????? How do you distinguish between possession … Continue reading
Why do authors use apostrophe in literature?
This is not what I mean by apostrophe : " I mean when a character in a book is talking to an idea or a person that is not there. Like "Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou Romeo?" Why do … Continue reading
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Word Ending in O
Never know when to end a word in o, os, or oes? Goodness gracious me! I am sure that there must be a secret school for greengrocers and fruit and veg employees … where they are taught a difficult and … Continue reading
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Proper Nouns
Choosing whether Proper Nouns need Apostrophes When talking about grammar, the addition of an s to a singular proper name would be awkward to pronounce, so the additional s does not have to be added (it is optional) *after* the apostrophe – … Continue reading
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Its or It’s?
Its or It’s – which one to use? Most people just don’t care whether or not they put an apostrophe when it’s needed [see, I just used one!], simply because they don’t know IF they need it. When should you … Continue reading
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Possessive Nouns with Apostrophes
Using possessive nouns with apostrophes can be a little bit tricky to work out. Sometimes words appear to be in the possessive case but there is no real ownership, such as: a month’s pay [“month” is singular, so apostrophe comes before … Continue reading
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Whose or Who’s?
Whose or Who’s – these two words cause so much trouble for so many folks, I’d like to try and clarify and simplify which one to use each time. Pay attention to who’s (who is) and it’s (it is) when … Continue reading
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