Possessive Nouns-Singular and Plural

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' for singular nouns, or just an apostrophe for plural nouns that already end in 's'.

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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 dog's leash').

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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 'child'?

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The possessive form of 'child' is 'child's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'women'?

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The possessive form of 'women' is 'women's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'man'?

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The possessive form of 'man' is 'man's'.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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How do you indicate joint possession?

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To indicate joint possession, add an apostrophe and 's' to the last noun only (e.g., 'Jack and Jill's house').

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How do you indicate individual possession?

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To indicate individual possession, add an apostrophe and 's' to each noun (e.g., 'Jack's and Jill's books').