All over this site I have seen rogue and missing apostrophes. It's not hard to use them, people, please try.
which of the following are correct?
CD's
Johns store's (where there is only one John)
John's stores (where there is only one John)
Johns' Stores (where there is only one John)
2006-11-02 10:00:52 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
To the person below, it isn't CD's at all. It is CDs. There is an ommision, but there is also on the C part, so why not write C'D's if you need an apostrophe? It is correct to not use one at all.
1980s or 1980's?
While I am having a moan, people who say 'less' rather than 'fewer; also get my goat.
Thank's folk's (ha)
2006-11-02 10:15:05 · update #1
Do not get me started on how people, write on this site! It's atrocious! I occasionally have a typo, but sometimes the writing on a post is so horrible that it is difficult to know what the person is trying to express! It is an example of the lack of education and ignorance in our society.
Oh, and I expect it from the school children, but it is troubling when an adult does it.
The second choice is corrrect.
Sue
2006-11-02 10:06:36 · answer #1 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, the two most common errors seem to be "it's" for "its" and the random use of "'s" for a plural.
In your list, the first (CD's) is correct, although some more recent so-called authorities say no apostrophe. When in doubt, GPO Style Manual.
Of the others, the one with "John's" is correct. You could make a context for the last one as proper grammar, but it would be strained. Say you have been talking about two people named John, both of whom have stores.
2006-11-02 10:09:41 · answer #2 · answered by dollhaus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people may not be native English speakers. For instance, in Spanish an apostrophe with the letter s is not used to show possession. Therefore when making words plural the apostrophe will probably be used incorrectly.
2006-11-02 10:20:10 · answer #3 · answered by Honey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The second. John's stores. He takes ownership of the stores. The apostrophe is before the "s" unless the "s" is part of his name already. I have a Bachelor Degree in Literature but I can't answer why people have gramatical errors. People are people.
2006-11-02 10:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by KIm Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John's stores. (1 John)
Johns' stores (where there are many Johns. Make the plural first then add the apostrope.)
I get a kick out of things like this: ' There were many car's stuck in traffic jam's on the highway's at rush hour.'
2006-11-02 10:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by Kokopelli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grammar is a lost art. Although I am often possessed by the spirit of a school marm, I had someone correct my correct placement of an apostrophe in an ad that aired. I saw it on television after I went home. My coworker is a boob!
2006-11-02 10:13:35 · answer #6 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John's = John is, or something in John's possession.
While on subject, this is also my tick:
they're = they are
there = as in "over there" / "there are"
their = something belonging to them
you're = you are
your = something belonging to you
it's = it is -- don't use the apostrophe when writing something like, "The phone is missing its battery."
Some of the questions on here are unintelligible... School House Rock, man!
2006-11-02 10:10:29 · answer #7 · answered by Sun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh, that would be the second one. I totally agree with you. mistreatment of the apostrophe has been one of my biggest pet peeves since around 4th grade or so. Nice to see someone on here who is just as bugged by it as I am. Have a great day!
2006-11-02 10:03:37 · answer #8 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John's stores.
2006-11-02 10:03:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
John's stores (where there is only one John)
It's actually really easy. I can't believe that people are actually making mistakes like this. WOW
What has this world come to? (jk)
2006-11-02 10:05:13 · answer #10 · answered by who...me? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋