Chapter 1
CHAPTER 1: READING FOR MEANING
Course: Ged Test Prep
Subject: English Languages Art Rla
Chapter: Chapter 3 Grammar And Language Usage
Apostrophe usage often causes confusion due to its grammar rules. Determining when to use apostrophes can be challenging. Let's learn various apostrophe rules.
Apostrophe rules
- Singular nouns
Add an apostrophe followed by “s” to the singular noun.
Example: Sarah's book.
Plural nouns ending in “s”
Add an apostrophe after the “s”.
Example: The dogs' bowls
Plural nouns not ending in “s”
Add an apostrophe followed by “s”
Example: The children's toys
Singular nouns ending in “s”
Follow the same rule as singular nouns, add an apostrophe followed by “s”, though sometimes an exception is made if adding another “s” would make pronunciation awkward.
Example: James's car or James' car
Possession
If two or more nouns share possession, add the possessive apostrophe and “s” only to the last noun listed.