In compound nouns and noun phrases the final element usually takes the possessive form. If plural compounds pose a problem, use of.
* a cookbook's recipes
* my daughter-in-law's profession, but the professions of both my daughters-in-law
In proper names or where there is no clear possessive meaning, the apostrophe is omitted.
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Possessives, such as hers, yours, and its, have no apostrophe.
* The dog scratched its fleas.
It's is the contraction for it is.
* It's going to rain today.
* a cookbook's recipes
* my daughter-in-law's profession, but the professions of both my daughters-in-law
In proper names or where there is no clear possessive meaning, the apostrophe is omitted.
* Publishers Weekly, Western Alliance Writers Conference, Department of Veterans Affairs, a housewares sale
Possessives, such as hers, yours, and its, have no apostrophe.
* The dog scratched its fleas.
It's is the contraction for it is.
* It's going to rain today.
Susan Titus Osborn is the director of the Christian Communicator Manuscript Critique Service. She has authored 30 books. You can reach her at susanosb@aol.com, http://www.Christiancommunicator.com/.
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