When we talk about the day Friday, things can get a little confusing if we want to show ownership or talk about more than one Friday. This might seem like grown-up talk, but it’s really quite simple once you get the hang of it! Today, we’re going to look at how to use “Friday’s”, “Fridays'”, and “Fridays” correctly, so you can be a pro at talking about everyone’s favorite day before the weekend!
What’s the Difference?
To understand these three forms, we’re going to break them down one by one. But before we dive in, here’s a little table to make things clearer:
FormUseFriday’sTalking about something belonging to one FridayFridays’Talking about something belonging to more than one FridayFridaysTalking about more than one Friday without showing ownership
Friday’s (Singular Possessive)
What It Means
When you see “Friday’s,” it means something belongs to or is related to one Friday. This could be anything from Friday’s weather to Friday’s homework.
How to Use It
Imagine you’re talking about a party that is going to happen on one specific Friday. You might say, “Friday’s party is going to be awesome!” Here, “Friday’s” shows that the party belongs to that one Friday.
Fridays’ (Plural Possessive)
What It Means
“Fridays'” is a bit trickier because it shows ownership or a relationship to more than one Friday. It’s not used as often, but it’s still good to know!
How to Use It
Let’s say every Friday in December is going to have a special lunch. You could say, “The Fridays’ lunches in December are something I look forward to!” This means the lunches belong to all the Fridays in December.
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Fridays (Plural)
What It Means
Lastly, “Fridays” with no apostrophe at the end is simply the plural form of Friday. This means you’re talking about more than one Friday, but you’re not saying something belongs to them.
How to Use It
If you love the end of the week, you might say, “Fridays are my favorite days of the week!” Here, you’re just talking about Fridays in general, not something specific to each Friday.
Practice Makes Perfect
To get really good at using “Friday’s,” “Fridays’,” and “Fridays,” try making up your own sentences. Think about what happens on Fridays or things you like about Fridays, and decide which form to use.
Remember
- Use Friday’s when something belongs to one Friday.
- Use Fridays’ when something belongs to more than one Friday.
- Use Fridays when you’re talking about more than one Friday but not showing ownership.
Understanding these differences can seem a bit confusing at first, but with a little practice, it will become second nature. So, next time you’re writing or talking about Friday or Fridays, you’ll know exactly how to do it!
Dariel Campbell is currently an English instructor at a university. She has experience in teaching and assessing English tests including TOEFL, IELTS, BULATS, FCE, CAE, and PTEG. With over a decade of teaching expertise, Dariel Campbell utilizes his knowledge to develop English lessons for her audience on English Overview.
