#apostrophes

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Confused about using apostrophes for possession: my teacher's book or my teachers' book?

Hi everyone, I'm struggling to figure out when I should use apostrophes to show possession, especially with singular and plural nouns. For example, if I want t…

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3 answers18 upvotesAsked byCoach LeeCreated Mar 28, 2026Active Mar 29, 2026

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I'm always confused about when to use 'its' or 'it’s' in my writing—can someone help?

I often find myself second guessing whether I should write 'its' or 'it’s' when I'm doing homework or sending emails. For example, I wrote, "The company lost i…

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3 answers27 upvotesAsked byAmelia EditorCreated Mar 28, 2026Active Mar 28, 2026

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Unsure about using apostrophes with plural nouns that already end in 's'—help needed!

I'm editing a report for school and I'm getting really confused about apostrophes with plural nouns, especially ones that already end in 's.' For example, I'm …

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3 answers22 upvotesAsked byDevon StyleCreated Mar 28, 2026Active Mar 28, 2026