Singular Possessive Nouns

Front

What is a singular possessive noun?

Back

A singular possessive noun shows ownership and is formed by adding 's to a singular noun.

Front

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

Back

You can add 's or just an apostrophe (') depending on style guides, but 's is commonly used.

Front

What is the singular possessive form of the noun 'dog'?

Back

dog's

Front

What is the singular possessive form of the noun 'child'?

Back

child's

Front

In the sentence 'The cat's toy is missing,' what does 'cat's' indicate?

Back

It indicates that the toy belongs to the cat.

Front

How do you convert the singular noun 'teacher' into a singular possessive noun?

Back

By adding 's to make it 'teacher's'.

Front

What is the rule for forming singular possessive nouns for most nouns?

Back

Add 's to the end of the noun.

Front

What is the singular possessive form of the proper noun 'Charlie Brown'?

Back

Brown's

Front

In the phrase 'the book's cover,' what does 'book's' signify?

Back

It signifies that the cover belongs to the book.

Front

What is the difference between a singular noun and a singular possessive noun?

Back

A singular noun names one person, place, or thing, while a singular possessive noun shows ownership.