Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership or possession, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'the dog's bone').

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., 'the teacher's book').

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

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To form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's', add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., 'the teachers' lounge').

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

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To form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's', add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., 'the children's toys').

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What is the possessive form of 'the truck'?

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The possessive form is 'the truck's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the sky'?

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The possessive form is 'the sky's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the forests'?

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The possessive form is 'the forests'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the child'?

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The possessive form is 'the child's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the couch'?

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The possessive form is 'the couch's'.

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What is an example of a possessive noun in a sentence?

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An example is: 'The cat's toy is on the floor.'