Apostrophe Rules. Tip#4: Apostrophes and Plurals 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! With very few exceptions, apostrophes do not make…
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Today’s Word of the Day is: “fascinating” (adj.) Transcription: [fasɪneɪtɪŋ] Translation: увлекательный, захватывающий Meaning: extremely interesting Example: That sounds absolutely fascinating.- Это звучит безумно интересно. Synonyms: engrossing, captivating, interesting
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Apostrophe Rules. Tip#3: Apostrophes and Possessive Nouns The rules about forming possessives probably cause the most apostrophe confusion. They vary a little bit, depending on what type of noun you are making into a possessive. Here are the rules of thumb:For most singular nouns, add apostrophe+s:Example: The dog’s leash; The writer’s desk; The planet’s atmosphere.…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “scarcely” (adv.) Transcription: [ˈskeəsli] Translation: едва, едва ли, вряд ли, еле, с трудом Meaning: only just or almost not Example: 1. She could scarcely speak. – Она едва могла говорить. 2. It can scarcely be coincidence. – Вряд ли это совпадение. Synonyms: barely, hardly
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Apostrophe Rules. Tip#2: Apostrophes and Possessive Pronouns Personal pronouns, unlike regular nouns, do not use apostrophes to form possessives. Most writers don’t have trouble with the possessive pronouns my, mine, his, her, and our. It’s your, yours, hers, its, ours, their, and theirs, that tend to cause the confusion. The relative possessive pronoun whose is…