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memory's or memories?

6 replies

LittleEsmeWeatherwax · 25/03/2012 20:48

DH can't agree on spelling

2 memories/y's are better than 1.

Help!

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RancerDoo · 25/03/2012 20:50

Memories

Tranquilidade · 25/03/2012 20:50

Memories because it is a plural. Memory's would either be abbreviation of memory is or something belonging to the memory.

EdithWeston · 25/03/2012 20:51

I think you want the plural: "two memories are better than one".

You might want the singular possessive form for a sentence like: "the memory's sudden impact stopped me in my tracks".

HandMadeTail · 25/03/2012 20:53

The apostrophe indicates belonging. What does the memory own?

An apostrophe is never used for a plural. Never.

LittleEsmeWeatherwax · 25/03/2012 22:00

Thank you Pedants!
I've learnt something tonight.

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JasperJohns · 25/03/2012 22:02

Never use an apostrophe for a plural.

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