1. Use Of “Mondays” For Multiple Instances Of Monday
When referring to multiple instances of Monday, the correct form to use is “Mondays.” This plural form indicates that there are more than one Monday being discussed.
2. Use Of “Monday’s” To Show Possession By One Monday
On the other hand, “Monday’s” is used to show possession by one Monday.
This possessive form indicates that something belongs to or is associated with a specific Monday.
3. Plural Form: Adding An “S” To “Monday”
To form the plural of Monday, simply add an “s” to the end of the word.
This creates the word “Mondays,” which refers to multiple Mondays.
4. Possessive Form: Adding “‘S” After “Monday”
Adding an “‘s” after “Monday” indicates that something belongs to or is associated with a specific Monday.
For example, “Monday’s coffee” means the coffee that belongs to Monday.
5. Examples Of Both Forms Used Correctly
Examples of using both forms correctly:
- She dislikes Mondays because they are always hectic.
(referring to multiple instances of Monday)
- Monday’s meeting was canceled due to bad weather. (showing possession by one Monday)
These examples demonstrate the correct usage of “Mondays” for plural instances and “Monday’s” for possession.
6. Possessive Nouns Owning Any Noun With An Apostrophe
Using an apostrophe, possessive nouns can own any noun that comes after them.
For example:
- Monday’s schedule (the schedule that belongs to Monday)
- Monday’s car (the car that belongs to Monday)
This rule applies to any noun, not just Mondays.
7. Contraction Of “Monday Is” With “Monday’S”
“Monday’s” can also be a contraction of “Monday is.” For example:
- Monday’s going to be a busy day.
(contracted from “Monday is going to be a busy day”)
In this case, the apostrophe in “Monday’s” is used as a contraction rather than to show possession.
8. Plural Possessive Form: “Mondays'”
The plural possessive form of Monday is “Mondays’.” This form is used when multiple instances of Mondays possess something.
For example:
- All of the Mondays’ schedules were synchronized. (referring to the schedules of multiple Mondays)
The plural possessive form is less common than the singular possessive form of “Monday’s.”
Tips to Remember the Difference Between Singular and Plural Possessive Forms with Apostrophes
Remembering the correct usage of singular and plural possessive forms with apostrophes can be challenging. Here are some tips to help:
- Use “Mondays” for multiple instances of Monday.
- Use “Monday’s” to show possession by one Monday.
- Remember that the plural form is indicated by adding an “s” to “Monday,” while the possessive form is indicated by adding an “‘s” after “Monday.”
- Pay attention to the context and meaning of the sentence to determine if it is referring to multiple instances or possession.
By applying these tips, you can confidently use the correct form when discussing Mondays.
