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 leash').

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

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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 cat's toy').

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

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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 dogs' park').

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

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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 books').

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

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What is the possessive form of 'the clouds of the sky'?

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The possessive form is 'the sky's clouds'.

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is the possessive form of 'the paint of the houses'?

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The possessive form is 'the houses' paint'.

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

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What is the possessive form of 'the strings of the guitar'?

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The possessive form is 'the guitar's strings'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

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What is the possessive form of 'the songs of the band'?

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The possessive form is 'the band's songs'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

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What is the possessive form of 'the toes of the feet'?

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The possessive form is 'the feet's toes'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

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

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A possessive noun indicates ownership, while a regular noun does not (e.g., 'dog' vs. 'dog's').

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B