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which is the correct spelling boys or boy's or boys'?
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Anonymous  #339055  Wed, 14 Mar 07 06:27 AM
I'm not sure which is correct. Feedback is appreciated.
  
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nona the brit  #339073  Wed, 14 Mar 07 07:59 AM

It depends on context.

boys- plural of boy

boy's - possessive of one boy

boys' - possessive of more than one boy
  
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