Homework Help: Grammar

Posted by Angelina on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 12:51am.

Write three sentences that use an apostrophe correctly. One sentence must use an apostrophe with a plural noun that ends in "s". The other two sentences must use the apostrophe in two different ways.

1. Tom’s room is unorganized.
2. I believe Americans’ should never use credit cards.
3. It’s extremely warm outside.

Grammar - Writeacher, Friday, May 6, 2011 at 5:01am
1 and 3 are fine.

In order to use the plural possessive (Americans'), there must be a noun right after the possessive for it to own.

Here are some examples:

The boys' toys were all over the front yard.
We wanted to see my friends' new performance.

Rethink #2 and repost.

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