English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
THE APOSTROPHE
7. When different items belong to different persons, each person reflects ownership:
Titi, Femi and Kunle’s cars were parked outside. ❌.
Titi’s, Femi’s and Kunle’s cars were parked outside. ✔️
8. When there is a possession within a possession, all possessions must be indicated:
I’m attending mum friend daughter’s wedding. ❌
I’m attending mum’s friend’s daughter’s wedding. ✔️
GAB
