Some Tricky Possessives

Even if you know how to make possessives out of singular words that end in S, even if you know how to make possessives out of plural words that end in S, you may not know what to do when it's a singular thing with an internal plural, like the United States' allies or the Forum Shops' many stores. Luckily, there's a one-size fits all answer. (And, spoiler alert, it's demonstrated in this paragraph.)

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2 Responses to “Some Tricky Possessives”

  1. August 13, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Thank you. You have a clear, concise way of explaining grammar.

  2. August 13, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    Thanks for saying so, Mary! I went to college without having attended high school (I dropped out in the ninth grade). The experience made me a bit of a stickler for simple, comprehensive explanations that are accessible to everyone. I try really hard to bring that to grammar. So it always makes me feel good get a nice comment like yours!