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Which way is correct? 1. The class's actions are unacceptable 2. The class' actions are unacceptable?
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- LC InstructorLv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
The second one is correct if you have one class and it has some actions that are unacceptable.
If you have two classes, you should write: The classes' actions...
BUT, I'd just rewrite it to say: The actions of this class are....
- Anonymous8 years ago
M F, if only one class is involved is is 'The class's action'; if more than one class is involved, it would be 'The classes' actions'.
The general rule regarding words ending with 's' (in the singular) is that you should use apostrophe 's' for modern names and words, but 's' apostrophe for classical names and words. So, for example, you would write
Julius' sword; Cassius' armour; Brutus' plot to kill Caesar BUT
Denis's shoes; Francis's house; Ross's book
Source(s): Professional academic copy-editor - Anonymous8 years ago
It depends on how many classes you are talking about. If it is one class, the first one would be correct. if it were two or more classes, it would be the second one.
- NeilLv 78 years ago
Actually, it depends upon where you live. If you live in the US, the first one is correct. If you live in the UK or the Commonwealth, the second one is correct.
So, both are correct. Use either. You won't be wrong.