3.6.3: Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It indicates that something belongs to someone or something.

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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' (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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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the children's toys).

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What is the possessive form of 'teacher'?

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The possessive form of 'teacher' is 'teacher's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'feet'?

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The possessive form of 'feet' is 'feet's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'table'?

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The possessive form of 'table' is 'table's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'sky'?

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The possessive form of 'sky' is 'sky's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'cell phone'?

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The possessive form of 'cell phone' is 'cell phone's'.

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What does 'the teacher's desk' mean?

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It means the desk that belongs to the teacher.