Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. It tells us who something belongs to.

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How do you form a singular possessive noun?

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To form a singular possessive noun, add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun (e.g., the dog's bone).

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How do you form a plural possessive noun?

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To form a plural possessive noun, first make the noun plural, then add an apostrophe (e.g., the dogs' park).

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What is the possessive form of 'the cat'?

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The cat's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the children'?

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The children's.

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Which is correct: 'the teacher's book' or 'the teachers book'?

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The teacher's book.

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What does 'frog's' mean?

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It is a singular possessive noun meaning something belongs to one frog.

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What does 'dogs'' mean?

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It is a plural possessive noun meaning something belongs to multiple dogs.

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How do you show possession for a name ending in 's', like 'James'?

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You can add an apostrophe and 's' (James's) or just an apostrophe (James'). Both are correct.

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What is the possessive form of 'the girls'?

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The girls'.