The
second definition of apostrophe is the punctuation mark that looks like a tiny
little balloon blowing away in the wind.
Most
people use it correctly in contractions. But some people get confused when
using it in a possessive case. So here’s a quick review:
Singular
noun: Make it possessive by adding an apostrophe s: the boy’s basketball.
Plural
noun ending in s: Make it possessive
by only adding an apostrophe: the boys’
basketball team.
Plural
noun not ending in s: Make it
possessive by adding an apostrophe s:
the women’s soccer team.
These
three rules should be strictly followed. The only exception is in proper names
that end in s. This is a bit of a
gray area. In most cases, follow the singular noun rule: George Lucas’s movies.
But
if the proper name is an ancient historical one, then the normal practice is to
just add an apostrophe: Jesus’ teachings.
That’s all for now, kids. Keep writing.
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