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What is apostrophe catastrophe?
The rapid spread of ignorance of the correct rules for apostrophe usage; the widespread misuse of apostrophes, especially in plural nouns.
Walk-in's Welcome; The Miller's invited us to dinner; Washing machine's for sale are all examples of Catastrophic Apostrophic Dysplasia.
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Apostrophe catastrophe - what is it?
The term apostrophe catastrophe denotes incorrect use or non-use of the apostrophe (') in a sentence.
Examples of apostrophe catastrophes:
We sell carrot's, parsnip's and potatoe's.
Its going to rain.
Johns coat and Marias bag were left on the train.
He grabbed the cat and started playing with it's tail.