Correct Apostrophe Use
giantlaser's post about correct apostrophe use is interesting and informative. (I didn't realize that "it's" was a valid posessive until "it's" took over the "it is" contraction from "tis".) Incorrect apostrophe use bugs the crap out of me. This is easy stuff, people. EASY. I have made for you this handy table to consult in times of personal crisis:
ContractionPossessivePluralDirection
A is insane = A's insaneA owns B = A's B
Bob'sBob'sBobsBobward
he'shis--
it'sits--
one'sone's--side one
she'shers--
they'retheir--there
that'sjust don't even
try this one OK?--thataway
who'swhose--
you'reyouryouse
(1920s gangsters only)yore
Folks who share this affinity for not coming across like an illiterate mouth-breather might consider registering their interest. Those who don't should pick up a copy of English As She Is Spoke, the definitive reference for how to speak English incorrectly.
ContractionPossessivePluralDirection
A is insane = A's insaneA owns B = A's B
Bob'sBob'sBobsBobward
he'shis--
it'sits--
one'sone's--side one
she'shers--
they'retheir--there
that'sjust don't even
try this one OK?--thataway
who'swhose--
you'reyouryouse
(1920s gangsters only)yore
Folks who share this affinity for not coming across like an illiterate mouth-breather might consider registering their interest. Those who don't should pick up a copy of English As She Is Spoke, the definitive reference for how to speak English incorrectly.