USING THE APOSTROPHE TO SHOW OWNERSHIP contd.

4. A plural noun that ends in ‘s’ takes apostrophe alone: boys’ bag, ladies’ shoes

5. A plural noun that does not end in ‘s’ takes apostrophe and an ‘s’: Children’s wear, Oxen’s food

6. When an item belongs to two or more persons, the last of the persons to be mentioned reflects the ownership: Kunle and Dami’s flat

7. When individuals separately own items, each individual reflects ownership: Kunle’s, Moses’ and Jude’s flats

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