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Is it “business’s or business’ in grammar?

Is it “business’s or business’ in grammar?

2 Answers

  1. In English, the word “business” is singular, so it takes the apostrophe before the “s,” like it “owns” it.

  2. Both forms are accepted in the English language. Answer might also include: Choose the form that sounds better to you. However, the current writing style has shifted towards using “business’s” in the possessive form.

    e.g. The business’s most valuable assets.

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