Do you put an s at the end of a last name?

Names are pluralized like regular words. Add -es for names ending in “s” or “z” and add -s for everything else. When indicating the possessive, if there is more than one owner add an apostrophe to the plural; if there is one owner, add ‘s to the singular (The Smiths’ car vs. Smith’s car).

How do you show possession with a last name ending in s?

1. Use an apostrophe + S (‘s) to show that one person/thing owns or is a member of something. Yes, even if the name ends in “s,” it’s still correct to add another “‘s” to create the possessive form. It is also acceptable to add only an apostrophe to the end of singular nouns that end in “s” to make them possessive.

Is it Davis’s or Davis?

According to Grammarbook.com, the nerds of the world will argue heatedly on the subject for eternity, but the most roundly accepted rule is to include the apostrophe, along with an extra “S.” (Davis’s rather than Davis’).

Is it James or James’s?

Commentary: both James’ birthday and James’s birthday are grammatically correct. Remember: it’s up to you! Use the version which best matches how you would pronounce it. Use James’s if you pronounce it “Jamesiz”, but use James’ if you pronounce it “James”.

How do you pluralize Chris?

First names aren’t usually pluralized in conversation, but it is grammatically correct to do so. As to the form of Chrises, since the word ends in -s, the plural form is -es. Names are treated like common nouns when you create the plural or possessive form. (Things that belong to Chris are Chris’s things.)

What does 2 apostrophes mean?

The apostrophe has two, and only two, uses: to show possession and. to indicate the omission of letters or numbers.

What does S apostrophe mean?

An apostrophe is a small punctuation mark ( ‘ ) placed after a noun to show that the noun owns something. The apostrophe will always be placed either before or after an s at the end of the noun owner. Always the noun owner will be followed (usually immediately) by the thing it owns.