Apostrophe (‘)

1. To form the possessive case of a singular noun, add an apostrophe and (+) an s.

Examples: John‘s car; one’s home.

If the addition of an “s” produces an awkward sound, add only the apostrophe. Usually, this is when there is already a double “s” sound. Examples: Moses’; for old times’ sake; for goodness’ sake.

2. To form the possessive case of a plural noun, add an apostrophe after the s.

Example: girls’ teams; babies’ bottles

If the plural form of the word does not end in s, add an apostrophe and an s.

Example: women’s team; people’s rights

3. Use an apostrophe to show where letters have been omitted in a

Examples: can’t = cannot; it’s = it is.