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 possessive noun for a singular noun?

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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 possessive noun for a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the children's toys).

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What is the possessive form of 'the officer'?

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The officer's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the plane'?

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The plane's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the boy'?

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The boy's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the singer'?

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The singer's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the clown'?

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The clown's.

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Give an example of a sentence using a possessive noun.

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The cat's toy is under the couch.