Travis’ or Travis’s?

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Travis’ or Travis’s?

The correct possessive form of Travis is Travis’s. Even though Travis ends in “s,” standard grammar rules say we add ’s to show possession. For … Read more

Son’s or Sons’ or Sons

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Son’s or Sons’ or Sons?

The word “son’s” is the singular possessive form, meaning something belongs to one son (e.g., “My son’s bike is red”). “Sons’” is the plural possessive … Read more

Business’ or Business’s

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Business’ or Business’s

The correct form depends on the style guide you follow. “Business’s” is generally preferred in modern writing to show possession (e.g., “The business’s success depends … Read more

Lewis’ or Lewis’s?

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Lewis’ or Lewis’s?

The English language has different rules for possessive forms. The debate over Lewis’ or Lewis’s is common. The right choice depends on style guides and … Read more

Ross’s or Ross’?

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Ross’s or Ross’?

The possessive form of Ross can be written as Ross’s or Ross’. Most grammar guides, like Chicago Manual of Style, prefer Ross’s by adding ‘s … Read more

Today’s or Todays?

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Today’s or Todays?

“Today’s” is the correct form when showing possession, meaning something belongs to today (e.g., “Today’s weather is nice”). “Today” is incorrect because “today” is already … Read more

Thomas’ or Thomas’s

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Thomas’ or Thomas’s?

The choice between “Thomas’” and “Thomas’s” depends on style preference. Some style guides, like AP Style, recommend “Thomas’” for singular names ending in -s. Others, … Read more