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Put Apostrophes in their Place – A Simple Rule That Works Every Time!

by Nick Daws

It’s one of those matters that cause endless confusion, and even experienced writers and editors don’t always get it right – the question of where to place the apostrophe in expressions showing possession.

Most people know that in any phrase denoting ownership, an apostrophe is required: the Johnsons’ house, the cat’s tail, a driver’s license, and so on. Apostrophes are even required with inanimate nouns, such as the table’s legs, the car’s wheels, and so forth. But when it comes to putting the apostrophe in the right place, people often slip up. [click to continue…]

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