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Remember that if you need the possessive form of a
singular count and non-count noun, you must add an apostrophe with s (–'s).
- Example: A person's credit history affects his/her chances
of getting a mortgage.
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Remember that if you need the possessive form of
a plural noun that ends in –s, you must add an apostrophe alone.
- Example: Parents' financial troubles end up affecting
how they relate to their children.
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Remember that if you need the possessive form of an
irregular plural noun that does not end in –s, you must add an apostrophe
with s (–'s).
- Example: Children's educational needs are often sources
of financial strain for parents.
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Remember to add the -s or -es to
plural count nouns.
- Example: The governments of third world countries
need to unite to fight the policies of the World Bank
and the International Monetary Fund.
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Remember that only third person singular nouns, non-count
nouns, and gerunds (ing) take the singular form of a verb (verb + s).
- Example: Managing your money wisely requires constant attention.
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