Possessive Quote by William Strunk
““1. Form the possessive singular of nouns with 's.””
About This Quote
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.
Apply correct possessive forms.
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When to use this quote
- editing documents
- teaching English
- proofreading
- writing essays
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it better to rephrase instead of using ’s?
- Do you know exceptions to this rule?
Overuse can make writing sound stilted.