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What Is the Possessive Case?

GrammarBook.com — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:00:21 +0000

The concept of case in English involves the relationship of a noun, a pronoun, or an adjective (also referred to as a determiner) with other parts of a sentence. The possessive case often conveys possession or ownership, such as Joseph’s book or my opinion. It is the only case in which nouns alter their form […]

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Is It Mother’s Day, Mothers’ Day, or Mothers Day?

GrammarBook.com — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:00:16 +0000

As the second Sunday of May approaches, we are reminded again of the importance of motherhood. The holiday dedicated to mothers was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and later made an official U.S. holiday in 1914. Its origin can be traced to the ancient Greeks and Romans, but the foundation of the modern holiday […]

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Plural Possessive Noun

GrammarBook.com — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:00:30 +0000

A plural possessive noun is a plural noun that indicates ownership of something. Example The dog’s food is in the bag on the floor. (singular possessive: one dog) The dogs’ food is in the bag on the floor. (plural possessive: multiple dogs) In the two sentences, the nouns dog and dogs are neither the subjects […]

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Is It Associate Degree or Associate’s Degree?

GrammarBook.com — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:00:36 +0000

American English is replete with style questions and details. One item that can remain elusive for those seeking consistency in their writing is the treatment of academic degrees. If you complete your education at a community college, have you earned an associate degree—or an associate’s degree? Let’s discuss that further and arrive at direction you […]

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Is It Veterans’ Day, Veteran’s Day, or Veterans Day?

GrammarBook.com — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:00:52 +0000

As November 11 approaches, some people may wonder how to write the name of the November 11 American holiday that commemorates the end of world-war hostilities in 1918 and 1945 as well as all who have served the U.S. Armed Forces. Do we use an apostrophe when spelling Veterans Day? The answer is no. According […]

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Is It Bachelors Degree or Bachelor’s Degree?

GrammarBook.com — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:00:55 +0000

One of the ironies of education is that many people receive four-year degrees in the U.S. each year but aren’t sure whether their achievement needs to be written with an apostrophe. Even if you did well in English and grammar courses earlier on, such a detail may not be something you address every day. Do […]

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Is It Father’s Day or Fathers Day?

GrammarBook.com — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:00:10 +0000

As the third Sunday in June approaches, many of you may be wondering how to write the name of the holiday—is it Father’s Day, Fathers’ Day, or Fathers Day? We last looked into the topic of where to properly place holiday apostrophes in a 2018 newsletter. Today we provide an update. Do You Use an […]

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Possessive Pronouns

GrammarBook.com — Wed, 19 May 2021 11:00:08 +0000

A possessive pronoun is a pronoun that indicates or identifies ownership. It can be either an adjective or a stand-in for an antecedent, the noun to which it refers. Possessive Pronoun: Adjective Possessive Pronoun: Stand-In Noun my her mine hers your our yours ours his their his theirs What Are Possessive Pronouns: Adjectives A possessive […]

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Their vs. There vs. They’re

GrammarBook.com — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:00:16 +0000

One of the hardest things to master in English is the difference among three very similar words: their, there, and they’re. Because these words have similar spellings and nearly identical pronunciations, they tend to be commonly misused. Learning to put each one in its correct place is a great way to write more clearly. Or, […]

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Is It Masters Degree or Master’s Degree?

GrammarBook.com — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:00:14 +0000

Many may wonder whether to add an apostrophe to master’s degree, something than can confuse even those with a highly advanced education in working with words. We will address a few facets concerning this term, including apostrophes, possessive use, and capitalization. Do You Use an Apostrophe When Spelling Master’s Degree? The most direct answer is […]

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