Often asked: When do you put an apostrophe after the s?

Is it Chris’s or Chris ‘?

Which is correct, Chris’s chair or Chris‘ chair? James’s car or James’ car? Actually, both ways are correct. If a proper name ends with an s, you can add just the apostrophe or an apostrophe and an s.

When would you put an apostrophe after the s?

Use an apostrophe after the “s” at the end of a plural noun to show possession. It is not necessary to add another “s” to the end of a possessive plural noun.

How do you end a word with an S?

Five Ways to Use “S” at the End of a Noun or Verb

1. Use “s” or “es” to show plurality in count nouns.
2. Use “s” for present tense subject/verb agreement.
3. Use an apostrophe followed by “s” (‘s) to show that a singular noun belongs to someone or something.
4. Use an “S” followed by an apostrophe (s‘) to show possession of plural nouns or nouns that always end in “s.”

Do you say James or James’s?

Commentary: both James‘ birthday and James’s birthday are grammatically correct. Remember: it’s up to you! Use the version which best matches how you would pronounce it. Use James’s if you pronounce it “Jamesiz”, but use James‘ if you pronounce it “James“.

Is it Jones or Jones’s?

The plural of Jones is Joneses, ‐es being added as an indicator of the plurality of a word of which the singular form ends in s, as in dresses or messes. The apposition of the much misused apostrophe to the word Jones does not pluralize it.

Is it Chris’s birthday or Chris birthday?

The truth is that Chris takes just an apostrophe only if you follow the rules in the The Associated Press Stylebook. In other style guides, Chris takes an apostrophe and an s: Chris’s.

What are the 5 examples of apostrophe?

Apostrophe Examples

• Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are. (
• O holy night!
• Then come, sweet death, and rid me of this grief. (
• O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth. (
• Roll on, thou deep and dark blue Ocean – roll! (
• Welcome, O life!

What are the 3 Uses of apostrophe?

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.

What is a possessive apostrophe?

The possessive form is used with nouns referring to people, groups of people, countries, and animals. It shows a relationship of belonging between one thing and another. To form the possessive, add apostrophe + s to the noun. If the noun is plural, or already ends in s, just add an apostrophe after the s.

How do you pluralize a word that ends in s?

How to pluralize words ending in S. For the majority of words ending in S, you just add an -es to the end. “Walrus” becomes “walruses,” “bus” becomes “buses,” “class” becomes “classes.” Not too bad.

Why do we put s after verbs?

John is a “he” subject, so the verb, “sit” must add “s” to agree with “he.” This sentence also expresses repeated action. We know that John always sits in the front row, and always hates sitting there. Mary is a “she” subject, therefore you need to add “s” to the verbs “love” and “eat” so the subject and verb agree.

What is a verb that ends with s?

1-3 Verb Endings ‘-s’ or ‘-es’

Verb Ending	+ s	Examples
-o	+ es	goes, does, soloes
-sh, -ch, -tch, -x, -z, -ss	+ es	kisses, watches, buzzes, fixes, splashes
consonant + y	Change the -y to -ie and add s	dries, flies, worries

Is it Thomas or Thomas’s?

The important thing to remember is that Thomas is singular. When you’re talking about more than one, you first form that plural by adding -ES. One Thomas, two Thomases. Then, to note that something is owned by more than one Thomas, just take the plural and make it possessive: Thomases’.

Is it Williams or Williams’s?

The Associated Press Stylebook recommends just an apostrophe: It’s Tennessee Williams‘ best play. But most other authorities endorse ‘s: Williams’s. Williams’s means “belonging to Williams.” It is not the plural form of Williams. People’s names become plural the way most other words do.

How do you make an acronym ending in s possessive?

Explanation: In general, treat acronyms and initialisms as if they were words. Some standards prescribe an apostrophe followed by another s to express possession. However, AP style is to omit the second s and just put an apostrophe at the end of the word.