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Apostrophe use with proper name ending in a vowel
Apostrophe use with proper name ending in a vowel
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JJBrookshire
#21343 Wed, 04 Feb 04 05:27 PM
Where the subjects of this sentence have a last name of "Sosta", which is correct?
"Over the past twelve years, the Sosta’s have developed a reputation as two of the more personable and knowledgeable members of the paintball industry."
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"Over the past twelve years, the Sostas have developed a reputation as two of the more personable and knowledgeable members of the paintball industry."
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"Over the past twelve years, the Sostas' have developed a reputation as two of the more personable and knowledgeable members of the paintball industry."
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suzi
#21355 Wed, 04 Feb 04 07:35 PM
you do not ned an apostrophe in these cases, as the poor ovr worked "S" is just making a plural - your 2nd option is the best one
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