Apostrophes
Does anybody know how to properly use an apostrophe anymore? People are creating extra work for themselves by inserting an apostrophe where it doesn’t belong.
Just today, my friend became a fan of “Kisse’s and Cuddles in bed” on Facebook. KISSE’S. Seriously?!? Seeing “KISSE’S” is what fueled this entry.
I recently found a blog dedicated to signs with incorrect apostrophe usage. I’m happy to find other people as bothered by these errors as I am.
Rules for apostrophes are simple. First, it’s used for contractions, such as “don’t” instead of “do not.” Second, it’s used for possession, NOT pluralizing things. If it’s plural, it doesn’t need an apostrophe!
For example, you don’t order PIZZA’S, you order PIZZAS. The apostrophe would indicate possession.
Several years ago I blogged about a sign that I saw saying that breakfast is served on SATURDAY’S. NO! Saturdays is PLURAL! It doesn’t need an apostrophe!!!
For plural possessive nouns, you put the apostrophe at the end. For example: The sisters’ favorite cookies.
I think that punctuation usage is getting worse and worse. Maybe due to the internet and spell check. Commas are being neglected, and the Oxford comma is seemingly dead, which is a shame because I’ve always been a big fan of it.
Maybe I missed my calling as a fourth grade grammar teacher!
Class dismissed!
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From the Waltham’s official website:
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Shell’s what?
Yesterday we received a menu for a new pizza place in the mail. I got excited, because I always like to try new pizza places and this one even has stromboli on the menu.
And then, I noticed something absolutely horrifying on the menu.
STUFFED SHELL’S.
Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, incorrect apostrophe usage absolutely breaks my heart. Breaks my heart, I tell ya.
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Why is correct apostrophe usage such a rare find these days?
The Tavern in Central Square, is a lovely place to enjoy a meal. I recommend their brunch buffet on Sundays. Most of their fare is tasty and easy on the pocketbook. I enjoy their mini cakes and make-your-own-sundae station.
They also serve breakfast on Saturdays.
However, a sign outside boasts that they now serve breakfast on SATURDAY’S. Saturday’s what??! Does it belong to Saturday? They spent money on the production of this giant sign and it has a pretty major typo on it.
Oh well. I still like the Tavern. Mmmm…make-your-own-sundaes…
Or should I say make-your-own-sundae’s?
Ahahahaha, I crack myself up.
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