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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 
h:In case of plural possessives that end in "s", simply stick the apostrophe on the end. Otherwise, follow the conventional rule.
Example: The Smiths' camper was hit by a meteorite this evening.
:chuckles: [Of course, you had to bring God into the discussion.]
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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
"I stole the chef's knife."
"I bought a chefs' knife."
's = possession
s' = group/general possession
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Originally Posted by LT6916
example:
"I stole the chef's knife."
"I bought a chefs' knife."
's = possession
s' = group/general possession
"I stole the chef's knife."
"I bought a chefs' knife."
's = possession
s' = group/general possession
A+
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You know throughout this entire thread I have been waiting for someone to say the obvious....
If he weren't an idiot then he probably wouldn't be your friend.
Ahh I feel better now
If he weren't an idiot then he probably wouldn't be your friend.
Ahh I feel better now
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Originally Posted by ED9man
So "'s" is never acceptable for an "is" abbreviation?
Read my posts and I'm sure you'll understand.
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From: My own level of hell
Originally Posted by Joe_Hard
I went's to the stores' and bought's me a king kong outfit.
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