Nouns - Singular Possessive

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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' to the noun.

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

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For singular nouns that end in 's', you can add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James's book) or just an apostrophe (e.g., James' book), depending on style guides.

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What is the possessive form of 'the dog'?

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The dog's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the cat'?

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The cat's.

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How do you convert 'the cushions on the sofa' into a possessive noun phrase?

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The sofa's cushions.

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How do you convert 'the soccer ball belonging to the boy' into a possessive noun phrase?

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The boy's soccer ball.

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What is the possessive form of 'the tiger'?

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The tiger's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the boy'?

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The boy's.

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How do you convert 'the tail of the cat' into a possessive noun phrase?

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The cat's tail.

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How do you convert 'the ears of the dog' into a possessive noun phrase?

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The dog's ears.