In the past I have done “The Jones'” but I’m not sure that is right. Other times I painted “The Jones Family” to get around it! GrammarBook.com says: December 3, 2013, at 10:03 pm Family names ending in s become plural by adding es on the end, after the s. Therefore...
I consider myself good at spelling and punctuation, but recently I realized I am very confused about the correct way to punctuate names on such items. For example. I made a sign that was for the Stacy family. I had put “The Stacy’s”, but now after someone brought it to my ...
I take issue with the comment under Rule 2 regarding apostrophes that “Although names ending in s or an s sound are not required to have the second s added in possessive form, it is preferred.” It is preferred in some countries; it most certainly is not in others, particularly in the...
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Section 5.2a6: “Do not use an apostrophe after names of states or countries and other organized bodies ending in s, or after words more descriptive than possessive, except when the plural does not end in s.” Examples: “officers club,”“teachers college,” and, yes, “writers guide.”...
With a Singular Noun, the Apostrophe Is Placed before the S With a Plural Noun, the Apostrophe Is Placed after the S (Exception 1) Plural Nouns Not Ending S (Exception 2) Singular Nouns Ending S (Exception 3) Compound Nouns (A Quirk) Apostrophes with Joint and Individual Ownership More Ob...
I constantly see apostrophes used in ways I believe are incorrect. I am wondering anyone can confirm for me, though. For example, I often see “Temperatures will reach the high 90′s today...” Aren’t apostrophes only used to show possession or in co
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Our blog Apostrophes with Names Ending in s, ch, or z says, “To show singular possession of a name ending in ch or z, use the apostrophe and another s.” Therefore, write Martinez’s. Elisabeth says: March 6, 2015, at 9:19 pm Here is the sentence: Ruth and Naomi lives’ wer...
Section 5.2a6: “Do not use an apostrophe after names of states or countries and other organized bodies ending in s, or after words more descriptive than possessive, except when the plural does not end in s.” Examples: “officers club,”“teachers college,” and, yes, “writers guide.”...