A simple way to remember this rule is the fact that you don't use an apostrophe for the possessive his or hers, so don't do it with its!) If you put in too many apostrophes, check every apostrophe to see if you can justify it with a rule for using apostrophes.
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owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/621/1
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Apostrophes (') can be confusing even for native speakers of English, but they aren't difficult to master if you can remember a few apostrophe rules.
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www.yourdictionary.com/esl/apostrophe-rules.html
www.yourdictionary.com/esl/apostrophe-rules.html
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If you want to know more, read the punctuation rules for indicating omissions below. If you are ready to read about other uses of the apostrophe,
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www.whitesmoke.com/apostrophe-in-english
www.whitesmoke.com/apostrophe-in-english
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A simple rule for correct use of the apostrophe in English. Just one rule to remember, and then get it right every time! In fact, using the apostrophe correctly is easy - once you know the rule!
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www.dreaded-apostrophe.com/
www.dreaded-apostrophe.com/
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RULE ONE: Most words simply get apostrophe S ('s).; EXAMPLES: the box belonging to Steve -> Steve's box the bedroom of the child -> the child's bedroom RULE THREE: For irregular plurals (not ending in S), add apostrophe S ('s).; EXAMPLES: the coats of the women -> the women's coats...
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www.english-zone.com/spelling/possessives.html
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The apostrophe is generally used with the letter s to indicate possession. It is also used in various ways to show letters have been left out of a word.
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englishplus.com/grammar/00000130.htm
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USING APOSTROPHE Apostrophes are also used to make nouns possessive, to show ownership. When nouns are singular, we generally add an apostrophe and the letter "S" to indicate possession: Its and It's - This is perhaps the most confusing aspect of apostrophe usage, but it's really quite easy to determine whether or not...
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www.sunysuffolk.edu/Web/Selden/OWL/apostrophe.htm
www.sunysuffolk.edu/Web/Selden/OWL/apostrophe.htm
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The only prevalent apostrophe rule students mess up on is apostrophes with nouns ending in "s." However, this isn't so easy to fix because the rule that governs this case is, itself, not definitive.
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www.penandpage.com/EngMenu/gramapos.htm
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Apostrophe Rule*: Example: 1. Use an apostrophe to replace missing letters in contractions they’re, it’s; 2. Use an apostrophe to indicate possession a. Add ’s to singular nouns, indefinite nouns, and plural nouns with irregular plurals b. Add only an apostrophe to plural nouns ending in s;
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www.american.edu/tesol/wpkernodlecavella.pdf
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