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JMatthes

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When a singular or plural noun does not end in s, the rule for forming its possessive noun is to add an apostrophe only.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An apostrophe is always used with a noun to show possession.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE
When a singular or plural noun does not end in s, the rule for forming its possessive noun is
to add an apostrophe and an s. This is one of the rules for placing the apostrophe in a
sentence correctly.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE
An apostrophe is always used with a noun to show possession. The possessive form of nouns
and pronouns is used to show ownership.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 23, 2018
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