 Re: Apostrophes
To Panjandrum:
Apostrophes are used for two purposes: to show possession and in contractions.
POSESSION
In the case of the expression "a winter's day" the day belongs to winter. However, in this case, the years don't belong to the jail. Do you understand?
CONTRACTIONS
I cannot swim. OR I can't swim.
They both mean the exact same thing, it's just an abbreviation.
But this case doesn't use contractions. |