They must have forgotten the rules… Posted on June 5, 2009 by ApostropheAbuse (Thanks, Aleta!) Facebook Comments
How is this wrong? The disease was discovered by Alois Alzheimer, and so it's his (possessive) disease see the Alzheimer's Association, for example. Reply ↓
I just discovered your blog. I'm guessing you're the sort of person who fusses over punctation and therefore, your heart stops and your mind reels when you get these in? Because I certianly am. Reply ↓
Nnaylime: The apostrophe in "Alzheimer's" is correct but not in "year's." You never use an apostrophe to pluralize a word. Reply ↓
How is this wrong? The disease was discovered by Alois Alzheimer, and so it's his (possessive) disease see the Alzheimer's Association, for example.
nnaylime: "Celebrating 30 year's…"
I just discovered your blog. I'm guessing you're the sort of person who fusses over punctation and therefore, your heart stops and your mind reels when you get these in? Because I certianly am.
chris: Oh, geez! I missed that one.
@Jumpyham: your comment is a wonderful mess, but needs more apostrophes.
Nnaylime: The apostrophe in "Alzheimer's" is correct but not in "year's." You never use an apostrophe to pluralize a word.