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Check out the snippy and snazzy apostrophe guide that media update's Robyn du Preez put together for you right here:
Apostrophes can be used for contractions — like in the word "
can't" — and for showing possession — for example, "It was
Jarod's bird."
With the possessive, add an apostrophe and "s" to a singular word — "The
planet's atmosphere." For plural words, just add an apostrophe — "the
dogs' leashes." However, if a plural does not end in an s, then add an apostrophe and "s" — "The
children's toys."
When
one thing belongs to more than one person, only add the apostrophe to the final name mentioned: "It was
Ryan and Jane's favourite toy."
But if it's
more than one thing, all the names get the apostrophe added to them: "The toys were
Jane's and Ryan's."
The grocer's apostrophe is incorrect — "Three orange's for a dollar!"
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There are exceptions to some phrases, like with "dos and don'ts" ... or is it "Do's and don'ts?” … "Dos and don'ts?" Or perhaps "Do's and don't's?"
There is not
really one correct way for this to be written — much like with the
Oxford comma. It's all dependent on what style guide you adhere to. So, in these cases, be sure to check in with your respective guide.
Have any questions about the apostrophe that you want explained in more detail? Then reach out in the comment section!
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