Workshop 7: Apostrophes, Faulty Predication

Possessive PronunciationWe often do not pronounce the possessive –s of:• Singular nouns ending in an –s, -z, or –x sound.• Names with more than one –s (Moses).• Names that sound like plurals (Rivers, Bridges).• Nouns followed by a word beginning in an –s.Examples:Moses’ mother hid him in a basket.Jeff Bridges’ performance in The BigLebowski has made the film a lasting favorite.You are late again for goodness’ sake!