My instructor told us to use "Dr.Andrews's play" but I was told from a very young age that you shouldn't do that when there are two s's. Am I right , or is the teacher right?
2006-12-12 12:06:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
BOTH styles are acceptable. Andrews's is a bit more awkward, but both are grammatically correct. There is a cliff notees Writing: Grammar, Usage, and Style guide on or off line (got mine at Wal Mart). ALWAYS GO IN ARMED!!! Just show the teacher you cared enough to research and show them up!!!
See ISBN 0-7645-6393-9
2006-12-12 12:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by DellXPSBuyer 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What I learned is that if there was more than one Dr Andrews, then it would be Dr. Andrews'. But since there is only one it would be Dr. Andrews's. It would be more likely used in cases such as if there were two boys named Thomas holding a peice of paper, it would be the Thomas' paper. I'm almost positive that's what my English teacher taught me.
2006-12-12 12:17:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dr. Andrews' play
2006-12-12 12:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by fredtubbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the teacher is right becasue what if the last name had a s in it. like james. so "Dr. Andrews's play" is write.
2006-12-12 12:08:54 · answer #4 · answered by vballchick06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember the same rule about 2 s's in a row. I believe you are correct.
Plural possessive
In order to place the apostrophe correctly in plural nouns, you must first be certain of the plural form. If you have questions about these forms, you may want to browse the section on plural nouns above.
For plural nouns ending in "s," add only an apostrophe:
Singers' voices
The cousins' favorite uncle
For plural nouns not ending in "s," add an apostrophe and "s."
Men's clothing
Children's books
2006-12-12 12:09:38 · answer #5 · answered by bird_brain_88 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 05:58:22 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My English teacher taught me that both are right!
2006-12-12 12:08:34 · answer #7 · answered by Linda P 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋