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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by redgoober4life
So here is a question. When you have a plural such as "cats" or "dogs." Is it proper to say "cats' " or "cats's." And is it "Jesus's" or "Jesus'?" The Elements of Style book confused me
example:

"I stole the chef's knife."

"I bought a chefs' knife."

's = possession
s' = group/general possession
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