Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Correct usage of Apostrophe (II)

アポストロフィの利用について(II)

◎ Usage of the Apostrophe (II)

To show possession (plural nouns)

With plural nouns that do not end in “s” or an “s” sound: To form of the possessive of such plural nouns, add an apostrophe plus an “s;” that is, Without apostrophe: growth of the bacteria

With apostrophe: the bacteria's growth

With plural nouns that end in “s” or an “s” sound: To form of the possessive of such plural nouns, add only an apostrophe; that is, Without apostrophe: silence for two minutes

With apostrophe: two minutes’ silence

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