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Rules for the Apostrophe

By: Chris Carrillo Robby Stark Josh Dorneman. Rules for the Apostrophe. Rule #1 J.C.D. Apostrophes CANNOT be used for possessive pronouns or noun plurals, including acronyms. The book is hers, not yours. Sincerely your’s . Examples: Correct: Incorrect: . Rule #2 C.C.

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Rules for the Apostrophe

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  1. By: Chris Carrillo Robby Stark Josh Dorneman Rules for the Apostrophe

  2. Rule #1 J.C.D • Apostrophes CANNOT be used for possessive pronouns or noun plurals, including acronyms. • The book is hers, not yours. • Sincerely your’s. Examples: Correct: Incorrect:

  3. Rule #2 C.C • Use the apostrophe with contractions. The apostrophe is always placed at the spot where the letter(s) have been removed. • don't, isn't • You're right. • She's a great teacher. Examples

  4. Rule #3 R.S • Use an apostrophe s ('s) to indicate possession in plurals that do not end in s • 1. The men’s room did not have a working sink. • 2. Ann left her brother-in-law’s gift with her sister. Example:

  5. Rule #4 J.C.D • The plurals for capital letters and numbers used as nouns are not formed with apostrophes. • She learned her ABCs. • She learned her times tables for 6s and 7s. • The 90s or the mid 70s NOT the 90’s and the mid 70’s Examples

  6. Rule #5 C.C • Do not use an apostrophe for the plural of the name. • We visited the Sanchezes in Los Angeles • The Changs have two cats and a dog. Examples

  7. Rule #6 R.S. With a singular compound noun, show possession with ‘s at the end of the world. My uncle’s hat. My mommy’s car. Example:

  8. Rule #7 J.C.d • To show plural possession make the noun plural first. Then immediately use the apostrophe. • Two boys’ hats Two women’s hats • Two actresses’ hats the Leeses’ books Examples

  9. Rule #8 C.C • The only time an apostrophe is used for it’s for it is or it has. • It’s a nice day. • It’s your right to refuse the invitation. • It’s been great getting to know you. Examples

  10. Rule #9 R.S • Use the possessive case in front of a gerund. (-ing word) • James’s skating was a joy to behold. • This does not stop Michelle's inspecting of our facilities next Friday. Examples:

  11. Rule #10 J.C.D • Use the apostrophe and s after the second name only if two people own the same item. • Cesar and Maria’s home is constructed of redwood. • Christopher and Robby's slides are not as good as Josh's. Examples

  12. Rule #11 C.C • With a singular compound noun, show possession with the ‘s at the end of the word. • My mother-in-law’s hat • My son-in-law’s bookstore. Examples

  13. Resources • http://www.grammarbook.com/punctuation/apostro.asp • http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_apost.html • This is the end. (Thank God)

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