The forum discussion centers on the correct usage of apostrophes in English sentences, particularly in the context of academic writing. Participants confirm that the correct forms are: "increasing a sample's length," "having known a standardized sample's cross-section," and "signals defining a molecule's characteristics." The conversation emphasizes the importance of using apostrophes correctly to denote possession, especially in formal documents like theses, and suggests that clarity can often be achieved by rephrasing sentences to avoid possessive constructions.
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n0_3sc said:English in school would've been more exciting had they spent more time teaching what's been said in this thread. It feels as if they just touched on the basics.
I've learned more here than studying Shakespeare or poetry...
Quadrameter is for sissies!epenguin said:You reminded me
'For your Professor pray prepare
no paragraph Sir overlook!
And soon you will become aware
He never deviates from the book
But write it down Sir, every bit!
As though the Holy Ghost dictated it!'