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Rule "Possessive apostrophe error"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Possessive apostrophe error
Message: It appears that a possessive apostrophe is missing.
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/possessive-apostrophe/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • That was the straw that broke the camels back.
    Correction suggestion: camel's
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I will bring the camels back.
ID: SPECIFIC_POSSESSIVE_APOSTROPHE [18]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)