Struggling with how to punctuate possessives? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! ☝️ Here are some quick tips to make it easier: ➡️ Don’t be confused about plurals that aren’t possessing anything. When making a noun plural, simply add an -s or an -es (if the word already ends in s or an s sound). There’s no need for an apostrophe in “turtles.” ➡️ Most singular nouns get an apostrophe and an s for possession. “The attorney’s brief” signifies that the brief belongs to the attorney. For plural nouns that end in s, simply add an apostrophe. ➡️ Inanimate objects, buildings, and furniture don’t require apostrophes to establish possession. “The chair leg,” not “the chair’s leg,” tells us that the leg is part of the chair. ➡️ For phrases where you choose whether a noun is plural or singular, just use your preference consistently. So “attorney’s fees” (singular possessive) or “attorneys’ fees” (plural possessive). - #legalwriting #legaleducation #writingtips
