When to use apostrophes - Laura McClure
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It’s possessive. It’s often followed by S’s. And it’s sometimes tricky when it comes to its usage. It’s the apostrophe. Laura McClure gives a refresher on when to use apostrophes in writing.
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Why do even grammar nerds disagree on whether to use an apostrophe-s after a proper noun ending in "s"?
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- Educator Laura McClure
- Animator Henry Chung, Noel Wong
- Artist Mark Storer
- Composer Tom Jordan
- Narrator Addison Anderson
