Singular/Plural/Possessive Nouns

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What is a singular noun?

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A singular noun refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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How do you form the plural of most nouns?

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Most nouns form their plural by adding 's' or 'es'.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession.

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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 bone).

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

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., the dogs' park).

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What is the plural form of 'child'?

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The plural form of 'child' is 'children'.

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What is the plural form of 'mouse'?

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The plural form of 'mouse' is 'mice'.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is an example of a noun that does not follow standard pluralization rules?

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An example is 'cactus', which becomes 'cacti' in plural.