Singular Possessive Nouns

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What does a possessive noun show?

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Possession.

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How do you form a singular possessive noun from a singular noun?

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By adding 's to the end of the noun.

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Identify the singular possessive noun in the sentence: 'The boy's hat was so funny looking.'

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boy's.

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Fill in the blank with a singular possessive noun: 'The ______ pages are torn out.'

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book's.

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What is the singular possessive noun in the sentence: 'Terrell likes his mother's bean soup.'

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mother's.

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

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A singular noun refers to one person, place, or thing, while a singular possessive noun shows ownership of that noun.

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Can you give an example of a singular possessive noun?

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Yes, 'cat's' as in 'the cat's toy'.

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What is the rule for plural nouns that end in 's' when making them possessive?

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

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What is the singular possessive form of 'child'?

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child's.

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How do you indicate possession for a singular noun that ends in 's'?

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You can add 's or just an apostrophe (e.g., 'James's book' or 'James' book').