How to Use Apostrophes (Infographic)
As I passed a billboard this week, telling me the “do’s and dont’s” of something or other–I can’t even recall what the billboard was about because I was so distracted by the error–I was reminded how frequently we see apostrophe errors in all kinds of professional settings. (By the way, the billboard should have read, “dos and don’ts.”)
Last December, I posted about how apostrophes are misused on Christmas cards all the time. But I also see apostrophe problems on fruit stand signs, window paintings, and even engraved wayfinding signs in buildings.
In professional settings, punctuation errors can be a cause for embarrassment. And, it seems, apostrophes are one of the more frequently misused marks. If you find yourself struggling with apostrophes, try following this handy little flowchart that maps out how you should (and should not) use apostrophes.
This is a great infographic, although when made larger, it is quite difficult to read. That being said, I will be sharing this with my teammates. Thanks so much!
This would make a great edugraphic. Any way to purchase this and other items you put in your blog but don’t offer for sale? Or am I missing them in your store?
Thanks for your interest! Yes, the graphic is now available. There’s often a delay between when infographic/edugraphic posts are published and when the posters make it to the store. But they’re available now here: http://the-visual-communication-guy.myshopify.com/collections/all
Thank you. That was very informative.
BTW, there’s minor typo in the last line of the first paragraph of the second box from top right.
There’s another typo in the last line in the fourth box from top right.