English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
APOSTROPHE
3. Apostrophe is also used to show ownership and this function is guided by the following rules:
1. A singular noun that does not end in s attracts apostrophe and an s:
This is Femi’s book. ✅
This is Femis book. ❌
2. A singular noun that ends in s attracts apostrophe alone or apostrophe and an s:
This is James book. ❌
This is James’s book. ✅
This is James’ book. ✅
… to be continued.
GAB
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