Possessive Nouns

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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 dogs' park').

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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 'farmer'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'neighbor'?

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The possessive form of 'neighbor' is 'neighbor's' for singular and 'neighbors'' for plural.

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What is the possessive form of 'town'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'Mr. Flores'?

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The possessive form of 'Mr. Flores' is 'Mr. Flores''.

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What is the possessive form of 'painter'?

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The possessive form of 'painter' is 'painter's' for singular and 'painters'' for plural.

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When do you use an apostrophe before the 's'?

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You use an apostrophe before the 's' for singular possessive nouns and plural possessive nouns that do not end in 's'.