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Plurals with Apostrophes
Using plurals with apostrophes might seem tricky at first, but once you see how to use them, it’s not as bad as you may think. “What are plurals?” Plurals are multiples – more than one – of anything – shoes, … Continue reading
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Singular Noun
When you want to show ownership or possession for a singular noun [person, object, thing], there are simple rules. Write the singular word Add an apostrophe Then add an S to the end. Examples: a receptionist‘s duties = the duties … Continue reading
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Your or You’re
Your or You’re Every day I see so many instances of bad spelling, grammar and punctuation, and it makes me feel sad. Why? Because the majority of people who write the wrong word just don’t have a clue that it’s … Continue reading
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Apostrophes
“Apostrophes. Why …”, I hear you ask, “do I need to use one??” Reason 1 : Omit a letter When you join two words to make one, and you OMIT a character, you insert an apostrophe. For example: “I am” … Continue reading
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Apostrophes – When, Where and How to use them This site is dedicated to the Humble Apostrophe … my name’s Teena Hughes and I really dislike seeing an apostrophe used willy nilly, with wild abandon, as though it’s a clothing … Continue reading
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Do I need apostrophes with family surnames?
Mickey asks: ”Hi Teena, When signing a card from The Bernsteins, The Shermans and The Barks, do you use apostrophes? Also, when displaying an ornament with a surname do you use an apostrophe? The Bernsteins or the Bernstein’s 2008. Thank … Continue reading
Whose to say / who’s to say?
Ian asks, “Dear Aprostrophe Queen, It’s very important to me that I use apostrophes correctly, but this one has got me twisted and I hope that you can help. I have been asked a question by email, and my immediate … Continue reading
Is it OK to use an apostrophe with a person’s name?
Cade writes, “Hi, I’m having a discussion with a friend about whether it’s proper to use an apostrophe to make a contraction in place of the words “is” or “has” when used with a proper noun like a name. I … Continue reading
