Grammar Tips for Better Writing #1
The Possessive Apostrophe
Published in
Oct 15, 2021
This little insignificant mark is remarkably powerful considering its size. There are two types of apostrophes: one to show letters missing (omission) and one to show possession (possessive).
English, being English, is one of the only languages in the world that uses the apostrophe in this way.
In short, the possessive apostrophe shows the relationship between two nouns, that one belongs to the other.
E.g. Paul has a coat — it is Paul’s coat.
NB: If your noun ends in an ‘s’, you just add the apostrophe and not another ‘s’. E.g. Jess has a book — Jess’ book
For plural nouns, just add an apostrophe and no extra ‘s’.
E.g. The nuns are wearing wimples — The nuns’ wimples.
Remember: put the apostrophe on the owner.
