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Names ending with z possessive. Kim Gonzalezs house I know the Gonzalezes the Gonzalezes house. Answer There is a lot of disagreement about the answer to this question. Just like you would with any common noun for example cat you add an s to make cats.

On this quiz and worksheet you will be tested on your ability to properly use s in the possessive form of names ending with that letter. You should use an apostrophe only with the singular form of names ending in unpronounced s see p. Others say Treat all names ending in s the same The Chicago Manual of Style once recommended a single apostrophe to form the possessive of Biblical or classical names.

97 in the Publication Manual. Therefore if you were writing a paper about the philosopher Descartes to form the possessive with his name. I have to leave now for an appointment at Dr.

And the rule is simple at least as English rules go. Names ending with s. Showing possession with a proper noun ending in z is the same as showing possession with a name ending in any letter.

Then immediately use the apostrophe. It was formerly customary when a word ended in -s to write its possessive with an apostrophe but no additional s eg. Wilkens is the plural of Wilken Though Chicagos rules are logical on paper a name like Wilkenswhich looks and sounds like.

The question addressed here is whether s needs to be added. Certainly a sibilant is pronounced in examples like Descartess and Dumass. Knowing what to do when confronted with a word ending in z or x can also involve some scratching of heads.