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English Tip of the Week
Apostrophes with Names
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Question:
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How do you form the plural of a proper noun that ends in y like Murphy?
Should you change the name to Murphies as in I visited the Murphies yesterday?
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No. Never change the spelling of a name to show the plural form.
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I visited the Murphys yesterday.
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How do you show possession for a name that ends in y?
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To show singular possession, use the apostrophe and then the s.
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I petted Mrs. Murphy’s cat.
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To show plural possession, always make the noun plural first, then use the apostrophe.
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I petted the Murphys’ cat. |
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I visited the Murphys’ store on Main Street. |
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Wordplay
Thanks to reader Rick B. for submitting these actual carelessly worded signs. Part five of a five-part series.
On a repair shop door:
WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING.
(PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR - THE BELL DOESN'T WORK)
Sign at the top of subway stairs:
HAVE A COFFEE AND ROLL DOWNSTAIRS.
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