 100  the Hastingses' appointment the Leeses' books Rule 5. Do not use an apostrophe for the plural of a name. Examples: We visited the Sanchezes in Los Angeles. The Changs have two cats and a dog. Rule 6. With a singular compound noun, show possession with's at the end of the word. Example: my mother-in-law's hat Rule 7. If the compound noun is plural, form the plural first and then use the apostrophe. Example: my two brothers-in-law's hats Rule 8. Use the apostrophe and s after the second name only if two people possess the same item. Examples: Cesar and Maribel's home is constructed of redwood. Cesar's and Maribel's job contracts will be renewed next year. Indicates separate ownership. Cesar and Maribel's job contracts will be renewed next year. Indicates joint ownership of more than one contract. Rule 9. Never use an apostrophe with possessive pronouns: his, hers, its, theirs, ours, yours, whose. They already show possession so they do not require an apostrophe. Examples: Correct: This book is hers, not yours. Incorrect: Sincerely your's. Rule 10. The only time an apostrophe is used for it's is when it is a contraction for it is or it has. Examples: It's a nice day. 100 |
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