Using apostrophes with names that end with ‘s’ - Punch Newspapers

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It is a common knowledge that an apostrophe is used to show possession. While the full stop, among other functions, marks the end of a clause or sentence, the apostrophe indicates ownership. When properly placed, it enhances clarity but makes the expression awkward or ambiguous when carelessly handled. Consider the following:In the first statement, it is difficult to understand what the speaker or writer means. Even when one does, the expression sounds terribly poor.

The implication is that we should also be sure of what our fingers pick between the apostrophe and the comma whenever we are typesetting. The third clause? Beautiful. Well punctuated, with the apostrophe showing that we are referring to the sister of Ade . In expressions like Ade’s book, Buhari’s minister and Ngozi’s house, the use of the apostrophe is predictable and easy to handle. When dealing with names that end with ‘s’, however, it can be more than dramatic. Examples of such names are Thomas, Festus, Justus, Erastus and James. Where do we put the apostrophe – before or after ‘s’?

Is it Festus’ computer or Festus’s computer? The simple answer is that both are correct. It is correct to put the mark after the ‘s’ and move on; it is also correct to add the apostrophe and another s. What you thus need to ensure is consistency at least within a particular write-up:James’ food has been served. But be careful with some names where the ‘s’ are dropped by the people involved. You know some bear Peters, while others bear Peter. Some are Philips, others are Philip.

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