Apostrophe Abuse/neglect - Page 4

ZenGum · 10-29-2009, 06:34 PM

I recently saw ugg boots with dunlop volley soles.

(and steel-cap volleys ...

they're originally tennis shoes!)

skysidhe · 10-29-2009, 08:31 PM

Monster I found a rule for possessives.

Intra _ Mural Sports Teams is descriptive so there is no apostrophe. You were right.

I know you have changed your banner but I thought this an interesting rule page anyway.

Descriptive Phrases (weird!)

One of the strangest rules in the AP stylebook insists that certain things are not possessives (even though they look like possessives) but are "descriptive."

As such, they do not deserve apostrophes.

Such as it is, here's the logic behind the rule:

students handbook
- It's a handbook for students, not a handbook belonging to students

teachers college, writers guide
- The same twisted logic applies

Here are other examples from the stylebook. Notice the absence of apostrophes:

citizens band radio
a Cincinnati Reds infielder

http://www.newsroom101.com/NR_exerci...un_lesson.html

Clodfobble · 10-29-2009, 09:27 PM

Which also makes it a drivers license and a doctors appointment.

SamIam · 10-30-2009, 11:44 AM

Now I'm really confused. Can I just go by what spell check tells me?

Shawnee123 · 10-30-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamIam

Now I'm really confused. Can I just go by what spell check tells me?

no you cant it is good that you want to be accurete...acurate...um, correct tho.

ZenGum · 10-30-2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamIam

Now I'm really confused. Can I just go by what spell check tells me?

Putt knot yore trussed on spill chuckers!

Cicero · 10-31-2009, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamIam

Now I'm really confused. Can I just go by what spell check tells me?

Yes! You can! Just as long as- "ass" and "as" are spelled correctly, no problem!

monster · 10-29-2009, 09:38 PM

thanks sky. it occurred to me this morning that I have a friend who's an editor and could've answered straight away, but it is nice to have an overwhelming concensus.

ZenGum · 10-29-2009, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monster

thanks sky. it occurred to me this morning that I have a friend who's an editor and could've answered straight away, but it is nice to have an overwhelming concensus.

monster · 10-30-2009, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenGum

Cloud · 10-29-2009, 10:27 PM

newspaper rules do not count

skysidhe · 10-30-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

newspaper rules do not count

Sure they do. A headline isn't so much different than a banner.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

You misspelled "analyst".

I think he did it on purpose as did classic purposefully misspelled 'right'.

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicman

ok - Lemme axe this - so's what's the write friggin' answer?

figgin doesn't count

and neither do user names. Those are sky skidies rules.

Cicero · 10-29-2009, 10:41 PM

I'm in school again! I was told by my professor to "watch my use of the semi-colon"; in certain cases.

I have abused my semi-colon privileges already: now it's time to beat the heck out of the colon.

Cloud · 10-29-2009, 10:47 PM

an aggressive enema?

TheMercenary · 10-29-2009, 10:54 PM

buttsex?

good stuff sky.

10-29-2009, 06:34 PM	#1
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10-29-2009, 08:31 PM	#2
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Monster I found a rule for possessives. Intra _ Mural Sports Teams is descriptive so there is no apostrophe. You were right. I know you have changed your banner but I thought this an interesting rule page anyway. Descriptive Phrases (weird!) One of the strangest rules in the AP stylebook insists that certain things are not possessives (even though they look like possessives) but are "descriptive." As such, they do not deserve apostrophes. Such as it is, here's the logic behind the rule: students handbook It's a handbook for students, not a handbook belonging to students teachers college, writers guide The same twisted logic applies Here are other examples from the stylebook. Notice the absence of apostrophes: citizens band radio a Cincinnati Reds infielder http://www.newsroom101.com/NR_exerci...un_lesson.html

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10-29-2009, 09:38 PM	#8
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10-29-2009, 10:27 PM	#11
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	newspaper rules do not count __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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10-29-2009, 10:41 PM	#13
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	I'm in school again! I was told by my professor to "watch my use of the semi-colon"; in certain cases. I have abused my semi-colon privileges already: now it's time to beat the heck out of the colon. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

10-29-2009, 10:47 PM	#14
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	an aggressive enema? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

10-29-2009, 10:54 PM	#15
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