Plural or Possessive

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What is the difference between plural and possessive nouns?

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Plural nouns indicate more than one (e.g., dogs), while possessive nouns show ownership (e.g., sister's).

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun that ends in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James's book).

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What is the possessive form of the noun 'girl'?

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girl's.

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How do you form the plural of a noun that ends in 'y' preceded by a consonant?

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Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es' (e.g., baby -> babies).

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What is the plural form of 'dog'?

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dogs.

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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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Add only an apostrophe (e.g., dogs' owner).

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What is the possessive form of the noun 'elephant'?

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elephant's.

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How do you indicate possession for a compound noun?

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Add the possessive form to the last word (e.g., mother-in-law's).

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What is the plural form of 'child'?

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children.

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun that does not end in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., cat's toy).