ParaPro Assesment Practice Exam

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When showing possession for words that end in 's', what is the correct format?

Add 's' after the word

Add an apostrophe at the end

When indicating possession for singular nouns that end in 's', the correct approach is to add an apostrophe followed by an 's'. This shows that something belongs to the noun in question. For example, if you have a name like "James," showing possession would result in "James's book," indicating that the book belongs to James.

It's important to note that some style guides may allow for just an apostrophe without adding another 's', especially for very proper nouns or common usage (as in "Charles' car"). However, the standard rule is to add 's after the apostrophe. This treatment applies primarily to singular possessive forms; plural possessive nouns that end in 's' simply require the addition of an apostrophe at the end, making the rules distinct for singular and plural forms.

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Add 'es' after the 's'

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