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*Source: [How To Use An Apostrophe - The Oatmeal](https://theoatmeal.com/comics/apostrophe)*
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**Is it plural?**
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*Plural means more than one.*
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For Example: I saw two **kittens** riding a goat. **Goats** are great for transportation.
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***Don't*** use an apostrophe.
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Two exceptions:
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1. Is it a single letter word? For example:
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- **There are two t's in "kittens."**
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Then it's okay, but you can also do this:
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- **There are two "t"s in "kittens."**
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2. Is it a number or abbreviation? For example:
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- **90's fashion was a bit awkward. Just say no to hammer pants.**
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Then do this:
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- **I attended college in the late '90s and early 2000s.**
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**Is it indicating possession?**
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*Possession means to own something.*
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*For Example:* **Bob's hat was made out of jelly beans.**
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Use an apostrophe.
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But watch out: Is it plural and possessive? For Example:
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> The **soldiers'** rifles were no match for Bob's amazing lightning pants.
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Then put the apostrophe after the "s."
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Unless it's a word that's already plural, such as "children," then you'd write "children's." |