Proper way to use apostrophes?

Question

As a possesive? I thought I knew, but it appears I am quite stupid. Anyway, which is correct:

1.)Julien's banana shiv

2.)Juliens' banana shiv

Thanks!

and can someone explain the proper use of the other example?

Answer 1

Is the person's name Julien or Juliens? If the person's name ends in "s" then the apostrophe to show possession goes after the "s". For example, Travis'. For a name ending in any other letter, it goes "-'s". For example, Maria's.

Answer 2

The first would be correct when refering to something belonging to Julien.

Answer 3

The general rules:
(1) singular is 's (A dog's paw)
(2) plural is s' (Several doctors' offices)
(3) plural not ending in s (people, children, etc) is 's

If Julien is a person's name, it would be Julien's...

Answer 4

The second would be correct if there were more than one Julien.
"The two Juliens' banana shiv."
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Answer 5

To show something belongs to somebody else you would add 's unless the word ends in s were you would usually just add an apostrophe, same with groups of people or things.