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  1. jakeybum

    jakeybum Active Member

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    Is there a rule for this?

    Discussion in 'Word Mechanics' started by jakeybum, Dec 24, 2017.

    Do we put a comma after “Connecticut’s”, “France’s” and “2001’s” below? Or leave as is, without the comma in each (as shown below)? I cannot find a rule on this anywhere on the net.

    No recasts, please.

    Hartford, Connecticut’s crime rate has doubled in the last decade.

    Paris, France’s sights are breathtaking.

    September 11, 2001’s tragic events ...


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  2. minstrel

    minstrel Leader of the Insquirrelgency Supporter Contributor

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    I don't think a comma is needed there. In fact, it would read kind of weird if there were one. Leave it out.
     
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    jakeybum Active Member

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    Thank you.
     
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    Do you mean an apostrophe? As in showing possession: Connecticut's crime rate.
     
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    So, learn to proof-read.
     
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