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How do you use an apostrophe after double s?
Apostrophes after the letter S
- Rule 1: When a plural noun ends in s, place an apostrophe after the s to show possession.
- Rule 2: When a singular noun ends in s, you can make is possessive by putting the apostrophe after the s, but you don’t have to.
How do you use double possessive?
The double possessive, usually using both of and ‘s to demonstrate possession, is grammatical. While it is sometimes unnecessary, it can be helpful for differentiating when the possessive (or genitive) case is about association or ownership, such as in “a picture of my friend” vs. “a picture of my friend’s.”
Is the double possessive correct?
The combination of the preposition of and a possessive form—either a noun ending in -‘s or a possessive pronoun—is called a double genitive (or double possessive). And while it may appear overly possessive, the construction has been around for centuries and it’s perfectly correct.
Is it duchess’s or duchess?
duchess Definitions and Synonyms
| singular | duchess |
|---|---|
| plural | duchesses |
How do you use possessive nouns that end with s?
If a proper name ends with an s, you can add just the apostrophe or an apostrophe and an s. See the examples below for an illustration of this type of possessive noun. You’re sitting in Chris’ chair. You’re sitting in Chris’s chair.
What are the double possessives in English?
A Guide to Double Possessives 1 Possessives in English. The possessive, or genitive, form in English is typically shown with an ‘s or ‘ tacked onto the end of a name or noun. 2 The Double Possessive. It had long been a dream of Mabel ‘s to win the baking contest. 3 Possession vs. Association.
Do you put an apostrophe after the s in possessive names?
That’s simple enough. It’s when the car belongs to a person named Chris, or we’re talking about the petals of a crocus that the rules get blurry. Most experts and guides say you should add an apostrophe and an S to both proper and common nouns to make them possessive even when they end in S.
How do you write possessive names in a sentence?
Add -es for names ending in “s” or “z” and add -s for everything else. When indicating the possessive, if there is more than one owner add an apostrophe to the plural, if there is one owner, add ‘s to the singular (The Smiths’ car vs Smith’s car).