Apostrophes for Possession

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What is an apostrophe used for in English?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession, showing that something belongs to someone.

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How do you show possession for a singular noun that ends in 's'?

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Add 's after the noun. For example, 'the boss's car'.

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How do you show possession for a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe after the 's'. For example, 'the teachers' lounge'.

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How do you show possession for a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

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Add 's after the noun. For example, 'the children's toys'.

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What is the correct form for showing possession for 'my dad'?

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My dad's coat.

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What is the correct form for showing possession for 'the boys'?

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The boys' toilets.

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What is the correct form for showing possession for 'my friend'?

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My friend's pencil case.

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What is the correct form for showing possession for 'the Queen'?

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The Queen's jewels.

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What is the correct form for showing possession for 'my grandma'?

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My grandma's cat.

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What is the difference between 'my grandma's cat' and 'my grandmas cat'?

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'My grandma's cat' shows possession correctly, while 'my grandmas cat' is incorrect because it lacks the apostrophe.