[bwest]

I suggest that you take a class in the proper use of apostrophes.

[101viking]

Heres another member of the self anointed spelling-grammar-english squad again. Don’t you think people who post on this forum have enough stress right now without having to wonder if they are going to get pounced on by you or your arrogant; self appointed, panty bunchers?

[dinodino]

It’s likely that English is not his or her first language.

[snoringbear]

“ I suggest that you take a class in the proper use of apostrophes.”
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Well, I’m 76 years old. So, I assure you I’m not going to bother with a class, lol! But, trying to recall; If the apostrophe is used after the s doesn’t that indicate possessive and if used before the s doesn’t that indicate plural? I honestly don’t remember those rules so could you save me from having to take a class? I’m right in the middle of watching Man vs Food reruns and really don’t have the time. Help, please 😉...

[Preachin']

I really don’t know why people think they need to use an apostrophe to make something plural.

Apostrophes are basically simple - Primarily, we use them to show possession, or to contact words.

Jack - This is Jack.
Jacks - Subject and Plural - Jack has two jacks in the trunk of his car.
Jack’s - Possessive: This is Jack’s car.
Jack’s - Contraction: Jack’s (Jack is) the owner of this car.

I know I’m preaching to the choir, but it really does annoy me. I do make a lot of typos, and have my own list of issues. Most of them because I only use two fingers. However, I’m sure there are some good YouTube videos that detail the use of apostrophes.

I get a lot of professional emails and documents where people do this incorrectly, and it’s difficult to take them seriously.