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If the name already ends in an "s", then use "s'" Or example: "The Jones' new house is cool" "The McCain's new house is not cool" If the name already ends in an "s", then use "s'" Or example: "The Jones' new house is cool" "The McCain's new house is not cool"

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you add a " 's "when something or someone belongs to that person or thing example - belonging to a thing - the dog's bone - the dog's owner another example - belonging to a person - Susan's daughter - Mary's house. you add a " s " when there more then one thing or person example - three dogs or ten cats. persons is not really a word so its better to say people or people

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Q: When to use s' or 's for a person's last name?
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