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There is an apostrophe because it is more than one president we are celebrating for.
edit: Nope... not it. More than one president does not necessitate an apostrophe.
Would you say "the dog's ran by?"
Maybe you would.
It is the day of the presidents. The presidents possess the day, like Bill's sock, or Frank's car.
But when you think about it, it should be Presidents' Day, since there is more than one president involved... vs. President's Day, which implies one president...
hmmmm...
mind boggling.
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Where is the apostraphe in presidents day?
Presidents is plural and possessive, so the apostrophe goes at the end: Presidents' Day.
Should this sentence have an apostrophe in presidents Linda and her vice presidents are going to Brazil?
Yes, the sentence should have an apostrophe to denote possession. It should be written as: "Linda and her vice presidents' are going to Brazil."
What is correct name for presidents day - presidents day or presidents' day?
Washington's Birthday. There is no federal holiday called Presidents Day regardless of spelling.
How do you spell presidents day?
It is spelled Presidents' Day.
Which is correct Presidents' Day Presidents Day or President's Day?
Grammatically, Presidents' Day is NOT correct. The correct spelling should have no apostrophes at all as the day does not BELONG to the presidents, therefore it is not possessive.
When you write the plural form of day do you need an apostrophe?
No, the plural form of "day" is "days" and does not require an apostrophe. An apostrophe is used to show possession or contraction, not to form plurals.
What day is Presidents' Day in 2008?
Presidents' Day was February 18 in 2008.
Why are the no apostrophe around the word Veterans for Veterans Day?
The term "Veterans Day" is spelled without an apostrophe to indicate that the day is a day for honoring all veterans, not just one specific veteran or a possession or attribute belonging to veterans. The absence of the apostrophe sets it apart from possessive forms like "Veteran's Day" or "Veterans' Day."
Is there an apostrophe after s in grandparents day?
No, there is no apostrophe after the 's' in "Grandparents Day." The term is already possessive with the 's' indicating that the day is dedicated to all grandparents.
How is presidents day in the US different from empire's day in japan?
Presidents' Day exists and Empire's Day does not.
Where is the apostrophe in a good days work?
The apostrophe in "a good day's work" is placed after the word "day" to indicate the possessive form of "day." This construction implies that the work belongs to the day.
Does Valelntine's Day have an apostrophe?
Yes. "Valentine's Day" has an apostrophe. You use apostrophes when you state that something belongs to someone or something else.
