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What is the rule for using apostrophes to show possession of proper nouns ending in s?

To show possession of a proper noun ending in s, add an apostrophe and another s (`s) or only add an apostrophe ('):

- James's

- Mr. Jones' umbrella

- Alexis' ball

- Charles Dickens' writing

- St. Paul's Church

- Texas' economy

- Arkansas' capital

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