Showing posts with label apostrophe s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label apostrophe s. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

GRAMMAR: Apostrophe S

[Originally posted on March 16, 2012.]

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There is a BIG difference between a plural noun and a possessive noun.

Right?

For example: Hero's vs. Heroes

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The hero's sword is big and shiny.

source: www.marvel.com


The heroes band together to fight for their right to wear spandex.


source: www.trackingwonder.com
What?

It seems obvious to you?

What about the possessive singular form of Charles?

Well ... according to THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE by Strunk and White, the correct answer is:
Charles's friend

Did you get it right?

That tricky little apostrophe S can get the best of us sometimes.

What about you?
Do you ever struggle with possessive nouns?