Why do we add S to stores?
My guess is adding an “s” to the end of grocery store names is a holdover from when many stores used the last name of the store owners as their names. These “last name-apostrophe s” stores were so common that many people instinctively add an “s” to the end of the grocery store name, regardless of its name or origin.
Where does the apostrophe go in plural possessive?
Possessives
- In singular possessive terms, place the apostrophe before the “s.” This will indicate ownership by one person or thing.
- In plural possessive terms, place the apostrophe after the “s.” This will indicate to the reader that more than one person or thing owns the thing possessed.
Do plural nouns need apostrophes?
As a general rule, we never use an apostrophe in writing plural forms. (A plural form is one that denotes more than one of something.)
What is a plural possessive apostrophe example?
To show possession with regular plural nouns that end with “s,” simply add an apostrophe at the end. Examples of this type of plural possessive noun include: Airplanes’ wings. Alarms’ ringing. Ankles’ bones.
Why do people pluralize store names?
Likely because those end in a harder consonant. Just looking for some ideas as to why or if anyone else notices this. Meijer did used to be “Meijer’s.” They officially changed the name. The stores around here are called Price Chopper and Hannaford.
Why do we say Meijers?
Hendrik Meijer, founder of the company, founded it as “Meijer’s” at it’s inception. While that is according to Wikipedia, it makes sense, because a person named Meijer actually owned the store. Hence, Meijer’s.
How do you write plural possessive nouns?
Plural possessives indicate when there is more than one of a noun and show ownership of something. The possessive of most plural nouns is formed by adding an apostrophe only: Alice had two kittens. When they were playing in the kitchen, the kittens’ toy went under the refrigerator.
What’s a plural possessive noun?
Plural Possessives: Most plural nouns are made possessive by adding only an apostrophe onto the word In other words, if the plural form of the noun ends in –s, then the plural possessive form will only use an apostrophe.
Is Aldi plural?
Exactly- it’s singular.
When do you put an apostrophe in the plural of a noun?
When the singular noun doesn’t end in “s” and the plural form does (which is most of the time, thankfully), the rule is quite straightforward. The singular form possessive gets an apostrophe and an “s,” and the plural possessive (including proper nouns) just gets an apostrophe:
What is the grocery store’s Apostrophe?
Using an unnecessary apostrophe to form the plural of a noun is a very common mistake. Sometimes, it’s called the grocer’s apostrophe because of how frequently it is spotted in grocery store advertisements ( 3 orange’s for a dollar! ). Don’t do it!
Do possessive nouns have apostrophes?
The singular form possessive gets an apostrophe and an “s,” and the plural possessive (including proper nouns) just gets an apostrophe: But then come the exceptions.
Do you put an apostrophe before the letter S?
For correct spelling, nouns, when they are made plural, do NOT need an apostrophe before the letter s. The letter s alone makes the noun plural. An apostrophe shows possession. For correct spelling, nouns, when they are made plural, do NOT need an apostrophe before the letter s. The letter s alone makes the noun plural.