~the last name of this family is 'Frank,' but the entire family is being referred to in this case~
Thanks!
2006-12-11 15:18:39 · 7 answers · asked by Elli 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Both are correct and debated. Choose one style and use it consistently in your work. I found this blurb:
Some writers will say that the -s after Charles' is not necessary and that adding only the apostrophe (Charles' car) will suffice to show possession. Consistency is the key here: if you choose not to add the -s after a noun that already ends in s, do so consistently throughout your text. William Strunk's Elements of Style recommends adding the 's. (In fact, oddly enough, it's Rule Number One in Strunk's "Elementary Rules of Usage.") You will find that some nouns, especially proper nouns, especially when there are other -s and -z sounds involved, turn into clumsy beasts when you add another s: "That's old Mrs. Chambers's estate." In that case, you're better off with "Mrs. Chambers' estate."
2006-12-11 15:29:50 · answer #1 · answered by NordicGuru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are referring to the Franks' clothes as in the whole family's clothes it is s'. s's is just wrong
2006-12-11 15:26:45 · answer #2 · answered by Tammy C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% sure. It's Franks' clothes.
2006-12-11 15:26:19 · answer #3 · answered by Lonestar Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Franks' clothes. Plural possessives are formed by adding just an apostrophe if the plural ends in s.
2006-12-11 15:21:14 · answer #4 · answered by Prof 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Franks'...good luck!
2006-12-11 15:21:06 · answer #5 · answered by *ladybug* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Franks' Clothes ......... YAY!
2006-12-11 15:28:04 · answer #6 · answered by ordinaryfrog12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the noun ends in 's', you only use the ' to show possession.
2006-12-11 15:21:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋