When to use an apostrophe
It's disappointing that in today's world there's little conception of apostrophes' correct and glorious locations.
Since I list misplaced apostrophes amongst my pet peeves, it is only fair that I offer this link to a simple flow chart in order to give you a fighting chance to avoid my ire (or my silent judgement).
H/T Jason. Speaking of links from Jason, this invisible man is also worth, um, seeing.
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I'm delighted to know that I've been feeding your pets.
Being someone who judges restaurants more on the quality of spelling and grammar in the menus than on the quality of their food, and who can't help but "helpfully" correct strangers on their apostrophe use, I can sympathise. It's hard always* being right.
(*Having said that, I am solely responsible for a lost apostrophe on the invitation to Victor's and my wedding. It's painful, but what's even worse is that no one else has noticed it...)
Claire, I would just cancel the wedding in protest or elope. Those non-noticers hav no business at your wedding! Principles are at stake.
Thank you, 'freefun0616', that is so true... and there were no apostrophes to be seen!
There was an apostrophe missing from that last one - that's why he deleted it.
The "silent judgement" of Byron Smith is a terrible thing.
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