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Several examples of phrases and sentences prove that apostrophe adds inconsistency in the writing format when the message can be delivered easily without its need.<br /> <a role="button" href="https://www.killtheapostrophe.com/whats-on/"><br /> READ MORE<br /> </a><br /> <a role="button" href="https://www.killtheapostrophe.com/contact-us/"><br /> CONTACT US<br /> </a></p> <h2>Most of them dont add anything useful</h2> <p>Here is a list of examples that explain why using apostrophe only adds the chances of making an error in the essay or report. Learn how to write sentences without the need for an apostrophe.<br /> <a role="button" href="https://www.killtheapostrophe.com/whats-on/"><br /> VIEW MORE<br /> </a><br /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.killtheapostrophe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/apostrophe-g-1024x569.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px" srcset="https://www.killtheapostrophe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/apostrophe-g-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https://www.killtheapostrophe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/apostrophe-g-300x167.jpg 300w, https://www.killtheapostrophe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/apostrophe-g-768x427.jpg 768w, https://www.killtheapostrophe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/apostrophe-g.jpg 1200w" alt="" width="812" height="451" /></p> <h3>George Bernard Shaw did it and so can you</h3> <p>George Bernard explained how using apostrophe can create disturbance in the minds of the readers with the examples you can find here.</p> <h3>Many apostrophes are really only there for condescension</h3> <p>Apostrophes have always been used to highlight the importance of a word in sentences, which the writers have started abusing lately.</p> <h3>Even where an apostrophe can add something useful</h3> <p>The sentences will seem unique and authentic if the writers resist the urge to highlight certain words. The presence of apostrophes can deliver the wrong message to the readers.</p> <h2>Why Kill The Apostrophe ?</h2> <p>Learn about our programs that people are aware of the apostrophe’s right use and why the current writing format on the internet does not require it.</p> <figure><img title="" src="https://www.killtheapostrophe.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/apostrophe-1-oz9ec2fzz1fvkxeg1kop5w2ec27txavqudxrfkkjzy.jpg" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Plural Possessives</h3> <p>Plural possessives are formed by adding an apostrophe when a noun ends in s. It makes reading a bit tricky, which is unnecessary for the readers to deal with.</p> <figure><img title="" src="https://www.killtheapostrophe.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/vasyll171100351-ozbw3aexq8qmfzvdzad1ji48q7xsbwlufg4w0lluf2.jpg" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Abolish Apostrophe</h3> <p>Learn about our programs and how you can help us in reaching the right platforms to aware people about the abolishment of the apostrophe.</p> <figure><img title="" src="https://www.killtheapostrophe.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/a89ae433-3767-4d58-a92f-d50701ea7a6f-ozbw8n3una2ek23hq3nk8nhqi7k15uuthxvfebo4zi.jpg" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Yeah Lets Kill</h3> <p>You can also support us by sharing our message with your friends and on social media. 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