Apostrophes 6 Rules for Apostrophes What is the

Apostrophes ‘ 6 Rules for Apostrophes

What is the rule with singular nouns? • Use an apostrophe with –s to indicate the possessive of a singular noun. • Examples • The dog’s owner one dog • The boss’s daughter one boss

What is the rule for plural nouns not ending in –s? • Use an apostrophe with an –s to indicate the possessive of a plural noun not ending in –s. • Examples • The children’s toys Children is already plural The men’s room plural Men is already

What is the rule for plural nouns ending in –s? • Use an apostrophe alone to indicate the possessive of a plural noun ending in –s. • Example: • The Cliffords’ car Cliffords already ends in –s, so just add the apostrophe • The records’ jacket (two) • The bosses’ daughters

What is the rule for compound nouns? • Add an apostrophe and an –s to the last word of a compound noun. • Her father-in-law’s hat • His mother-in-law’s car • Step-brother’s Prestige-World Wide!!!

What is the rule when two people own something jointly? • Use the possessive form for only the final name when two or more people own something jointly. • Jack and Jill’s house • Alon and Ethan’s speedo (how gross) • However……

However… • Use the possessive form if each person owns their own item. Thus • Jack’s and Jill’s test scores • Alon’s and Ethan’s speedos (Much better)