Singular Possessive Nouns

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What is a singular possessive noun?

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A singular possessive noun shows ownership by one person, animal, or thing, typically formed by adding 's to the end of the noun.

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

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You can add 's or just an apostrophe (') depending on style, but generally, adding 's is common.

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Identify the singular possessive noun in this sentence: 'The cat's toy is missing.'

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cat's

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What is the singular possessive form of 'teacher'?

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teacher's

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Identify the singular possessive noun in this sentence: 'The dog's leash is red.'

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dog's

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What is the rule for making a singular noun possessive?

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Add 's to the end of the singular noun.

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Identify the singular possessive noun in this sentence: 'Jessica's book is on the table.'

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Jessica's

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What is the singular possessive form of 'child'?

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child's

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Identify the singular possessive noun in this sentence: 'The boy's bicycle is new.'

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boy's

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What is the singular possessive form of 'friend'?

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friend's