Snowman Plural Nouns vs. Possessive Nouns

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun is a word that means more than one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'trees' is the plural of 'tree.'

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership. It often has an apostrophe. For example, 'tree's' means something belongs to the tree.

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How do you form the plural of most nouns?

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To form the plural of most nouns, add 's' at the end. For example, 'cat' becomes 'cats.'

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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 and 's.' For example, 'the dog's toy' means the toy belongs to the dog.

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What is the plural form of 'sweater'?

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The plural form of 'sweater' is 'sweaters.'

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What is the possessive form of 'sweater'?

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The possessive form of 'sweater' is 'sweater's,' indicating something that belongs to the sweater.

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What is the plural form of 'storm'?

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The plural form of 'storm' is 'storms.'

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What is the possessive form of 'storm'?

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The possessive form of 'storm' is 'storm's,' indicating something that belongs to the storm.

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When do you use a plural noun?

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Use a plural noun when talking about more than one item, like 'two trees' or 'three sweaters.'

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When do you use a possessive noun?

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Use a possessive noun to show that something belongs to someone or something, like 'the cat's toy'.