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Post by toni on Apr 4, 2014 10:05:39 GMT
So, I'm making a name badge for someone who is the secretary for our numerous speakers. Where do I put the apostrophe, please?
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Post by Dave Miller on Apr 4, 2014 12:46:20 GMT
Hi
Here's a helpful "rule": whenever you use an apostrophe to show "possession", the "owner" (or beneficiary) is what comes right in front of the apostrophe. So:
The speaker's secretary - the secretary of (or for) the speaker.
The speakers' secretary - the secretary of (or for) the speakers.
So, as there are numerous speakers, you need the second one.
Hope that helps!
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Post by Verbivore on Apr 4, 2014 20:38:16 GMT
Or you could opt for the adjectival (rather than possessive) speaker (or speakers) secretary. The former is fairly uncontroversial; the latter could attract some flak.
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Post by Tone on Apr 4, 2014 21:20:33 GMT
I'm with Vv there.
Use adjectival (and it's neater on a name badge).
Tone
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