Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style

by Benjamin Dreyer

Before we get to what you do use apostrophes for, let’s recount what you don’t use them for. Step back, I’m about to hit the CAPS LOCK key. DO NOT EVER ATTEMPT TO USE AN APOSTROPHE TO PLURALIZE A WORD. “NOT EVER” AS IN “NEVER.” You may reapproach.