Acronyms

[joeoct]

Hi,

If an acronym ends with '-S', does it have its plural form different to the singular one?

Thanks

 

[emsr2d2]

Hi,

If an acronym ends with '-S', does it have its plural form different to the singular one?

Thanks,
Joe

Can you give us an example please?

 

[joeoct]

Can you give us an example please?

For example, GCS - I've thought it up. Let it be the acronym of 'general certificate of studies'.

 

[emsr2d2]

For example, GCS - I've thought it up. Let it be the acronym of 'general certificate of studies'.

I've now edited my previous answer. I had been referring to an old source but having done more research, have now found more sources which say that only in the case of acronyms ending in "s" do we add an apostrophe and an "s" in order to create the plural.

 

[Michael84]

For example, GCS - I've thought it up. Let it be the acronym of 'general certificate of studies'.

NOT A TEACHER

singular GCS
plural GCS's

This is the general rule for acronyms that end on "s" - to my understanding. If it doesn't end on "s", leave out the apostrophe.

 

[joeoct]

*edited post as a consequnce of editing the quoted part*

 

[Mannysteps]

Not a teacher

This is common:

Acronym Singular: ACS
Acronym Plural: ACSs

The apostrophe is also being used to form possessive forms for acronyms:

Plural: CDs
Possessive Sing: CD's
Possessive Plu.: CDs'

Waiting for a more learned opinion,

M.

 

[joeoct]

Thanks, it's absolutely clear now.

 

[Rover_KE]

Not a teacher

This is common:

Acronym Singular: ACS
Acronym Plural: ACSs

The apostrophe is also being used to form possessive forms for acronyms:

Plural: CDs
Possessive Sing: CD's
Possessive Plu.: CDs'

Waiting for a more learned opinion,

M.

Your opinion is quite learned enough for me, Manny.

Rover