I thought that using "of" to signifiy possession would mean the apostrophe would be redundant.
2006-12-02 05:53:20 · 17 answers · asked by happy gilmore 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"pupils' of" is absolutely incorrect! This drives me bonkers, esp. if this was an "official" communication from the school itself. Something came home from my son's school recently that said "faith in students hearts" (sic) instead of the proper possessive, "students' hearts." Felt like calling the principal and asking if I can have a break on tuition since clearly he isn't going to be learning proper grammar/punctuation LOL. Have a great day!
2006-12-02 05:58:29 · answer #1 · answered by meatpiemum 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No apostrophe. Either
The pupils of Sandy High School
or
Sandy High School's pupils.
2006-12-02 06:03:28 · answer #2 · answered by debbie t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need an apostrophe at all as the thing they "own" is not straight after the subject. For instance, one would be needed in this sentence: The pupils' high school (multiple pupils)
2006-12-02 05:57:42 · answer #3 · answered by ~Grace~ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You mean PLURAL pupils, which is simply indicated by adding an S. Apostrophes indicate possession, not plurality. They may also take the place of a letter in a contraction.
2006-12-02 06:00:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As everyone else has said - no, no and thrice no.
"Sandy High School's pupils" would be correct and would mean "the pupils of Sandy High School". But the phrase you have quoted is either meaningless or ungrammatical - I'm not sure which is the kinder interpretation.
2006-12-02 06:33:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Categorically NO.
If you said :
Sandy High School's pupils
then that would be correct, but as it stands you do not need an apostrophe at all.
2006-12-02 06:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by Cassandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The school does not belong the the pupils, thus, no possessive.
Note:
The pupils' uniforms are blue.
Sandy High School's pupils wear blue
I hope this helps!
2006-12-02 06:24:18 · answer #7 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it isnt necessary unless either one or more pupils possess the high school
2006-12-02 05:56:12 · answer #8 · answered by stone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you say "The pupils of Sandy high agree." You don't need the apostrophe.
If you say "The pupils' decision" or "The students' decision you would need it.
2006-12-02 06:40:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The apostrophe is correct!
2006-12-02 05:57:40 · answer #10 · answered by thecat 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋