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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.

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

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