There is a key difference between singular and plural possessive forms. Most words make it very obvious, allowing you to demonstrate whether one or multiple entities own an object. This article will look at how “client” works when the possessive form is used. Clients or Clients’ or Client’s? “Clients” is the plural form of “client.” …
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Different words’ singular and plural possessive forms can be confusing at first glance. Most possessive forms follow standard rules, but it helps to run through them individually until you get them right. This article will look at the possessive form of “customer.” Customers’ or Customer’s? “Customers’” is the plural possessive form of “customer.” It refers …
“Else” is a word that appears in plenty of areas in written and spoken English. You could say “anyone else,” “everyone else,” or “someone else” (amongst other variations). This article will look at the correct possessive forms you can use when demonstrating ownership. Elses or Else’s: Which Is the Correct Possessive Form? The only correct …
Possessive forms with people’s names have specific rules based on the name. For the most part, the rules are simple. When someone’s name ends with an “s,” things get a bit trickier. This article will explain how to use “James’” or “James’s” as the possessive form for “James.” James’s or James’: Which Is the Correct …
“Rather” is an adverb, and it comes with a few rules relating to punctuation. It might help to go over these rules before using it yourself. This article will explain everything you need to know about the commas used around “rather.” Comma Before “Rather”? You do not need to place a comma before rather in …
“Including” is a surprisingly difficult word to punctuate correctly. It’s a preposition and a verb, depending on how you use it. This can lead to difficulty understanding the comma rules. This article will explore all you need to know when punctuating “including.” Comma Before “Including “? “Including” should have a comma before it when it’s …
You might not be coming across “thus” as frequently anymore. After all, we’re not in the Shakespearian era. However, it’s still good to learn how to punctuate it. Thus, this article will explore where to place the comma around “thus” in your writing. Comma Before or After “Thus”? “Thus” is an adverb that follows comma …
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“Yet” is an adverb and conjunction. It can be used in a few different ways, and it’s helpful to know how to use punctuation around it when writing it yourself. This article will explain placing a comma before and after “yet” (and when to leave the comma out). Comma Before or After “Yet”? You should …
“Thank you” is commonly seen with a comma when offsetting names or words used in direct address. This article will help you understand the comma rules associated with using “thank you” in different forms. Comma After “Thank You”? You should place a comma after “thank you” before a name or when offsetting a word used …
Comma rules can be a little bit all over the place. Luckily, it’s easy to figure them out when you know a few things about them. This article will explain all you need to know about putting a comma before “where.” Comma Before “Where”? You should place a comma before “where” when it’s part of …
