When we want to show that something belongs to someone or something, we use a possessive noun. In English, this usually means adding an apostrophe (‘) — sometimes with an “s.”
If one person or thing owns something, add ’s.
If something belongs to more than one person or thing, and the noun already ends in “s,” just add an apostrophe after the “s.”
If the plural doesn’t end in “s,” like “children” or “men,” use ’s:
This depends on style. Some people write:
Others prefer:
✅ Both are correct. Just choose one style and be consistent!
🧠 ’s = one owner
🔸 s’ = more than one owner
🔸 Some irregular plurals (like “children”) still get ’s
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