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Is the misuse of the apostrophe the beginning of the demise of the English Language?

Is the misuse of the apostrophe the beginning of the demise of the English Language?

Many argue that the incorrect use or omission ofโ€Ž the apostrophe to indicate possession in the English Language does not matter. They say its use is antiquated and its loss signifies little in sentence construction. I would beg to disagree. Firstly, it helps clarify meaning and its omission can lead to confusion over who possesses…

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