A Successful Meeting Outcome

[lord_of_darkness]

His position means the only position he could hold is the board's choice, that's why I said blame the board!

oh okay man thanks no need to use apostophre marks :P

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

no need to use apostophre marks :P

But then how can he:

1) form possessives of nouns
2) show the omission
of letters
3) indicate plurals of letters, numbers and symbols

Surely you mean exclamation marks...

 

[PY]

But then how can he:

1) form possessives of nouns
2) show the omission
of letters
3) indicate plurals of letters, numbers and symbols

Surely you mean exclamation marks...

There's always one isn't there? :rolleyes: :P

 

[marc71178]

oh okay man thanks no need to use apostophre marks :P

What's an "apostophre mark"

If you're trying to emulate the Ginger language police - at least spell it right!!!

 

[Neil Pickup]

3) indicate plurals of letters, numbers and symbols

Techincally you no longer need apostrophes for pluralising numbers and symbols - eg 4s, 6s, LBWs is correct.

They're not needed with letters either, however can be used for clarity - for example 9 p's, 8 f's and 3 j's.

Never use them to pluralise innings or series..

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

The Apostrophe

Yet, as you say, the language has relaxed, allowing more liberal use.

 

[PY]

And there was me thinking I'd given up English as a subject 3 years ago!! :rolleyes:

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Yet it is still a way of life, no?

 

[lord_of_darkness]

always amazes me how a little joke turns turns into world war 3 :P

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Nice try Reuben, but we know your slip of key wasn't a little joke. :P

 

[lord_of_darkness]

the last time ill be trying sarcastic humour ..:P

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

If you're going to use sarcasm, execute it properly. :P