English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

APOSTROPHE

3. A plural noun that does not end in s attracts apostrophe and an s:
I deal in ~childrens bag~. ❌
I deal in ~childrens’ bag~. ❌
I deal in *children’s bag*. ✅

4. A plural noun that ends in s attracts apostrophe alone:
I sell ~boy’s shoes~. ❌
I sell *boys’ shoes*. ✅
… to be continued.
GAB

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