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“1. Form the possessive singular of nouns with 's.” quote by William Strunk
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““1. Form the possessive singular of nouns with 's.””

William Strunk

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Source Book: The Elements of Style, 1918

Grammar rule: add ’s to form the possessive singular of nouns.

In simple terms: Add ’s for singular possessive.

Key Takeaway

Apply correct possessive forms.

Themes

grammar writing language

Mood

educational practical

Type

instructional reference

When to use this quote

  • editing documents
  • teaching English
  • proofreading
  • writing essays

Key Concepts

possessive forms English rules

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it better to rephrase instead of using ’s?
  • Do you know exceptions to this rule?
A Different Perspective

Overuse can make writing sound stilted.

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