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What are the 3 rules for apostrophes?
The apostrophe has three uses: 1) to form possessive nouns; 2) to show the omission of letters; and 3) to indicate plurals of letters, numbers, and symbols. Do not use apostrophes to form possessive pronouns (i.e. his/her computer) or noun plurals that are not possessives.
Which apostrophe is correct?
Use an apostrophe when showing possession If the plural of the word is formed by adding an “s” (for example, cats), place the apostrophe after the “s” (see guideline #3 below). If the plural of the word is formed without adding an “s” (for example, children), add apostrophe “s” (‘s) as you would to the singular form.
What are the rules for using an apostrophe?
The rules about forming possessives probably cause the most apostrophe confusion.
When not to use an apostrophe?
Do not use an apostrophe in the possessive pronouns whose, ours, yours, his, hers, its, or theirs. Do not use an apostrophe in nouns that are plural but not possessive, such as CDs, 1000s, or 1960s. Do not use an apostrophe in verbs. Apostrophes sometimes show up in verbs that end in-s, such as marks, sees, or finds.
What are some apostrophe rules?
Apostrophe Rules for Possessives Use an apostrophe + S (‘s) to show that one person/thing owns or is a member of something. Use an apostrophe after the “s” at the end of a plural noun to show possession. If a plural noun doesn’t end in “s,” add an apostrophe + “s” to create the possessive form.
When to use an apostrophe?
– When using a singular noun, the apostrophe is used before the s. For example: “The squirrel’s nuts were stashed in a hollow tree.” – When using a plural noun, the apostrophe goes after the s. For example: “The squirrels’ nuts were hidden in several hollow trees throughout the forest.” – When using a word that is pluralized without an s, add an s to the end of the word and place the apostrophe in front of it.