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 a possessive noun for a singular noun?

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To form a possessive noun for a singular noun, add an apostrophe and 's' (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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For plural nouns that end in 's', 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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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 'the plane'?

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The possessive form is 'the plane's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the clown'?

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The possessive form is 'the clown's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the restaurant'?

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The possessive form is 'the restaurant's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'Maddy'?

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The possessive form is 'Maddy's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the singer'?

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The possessive form is 'the singer's'.

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Can you give an example of a possessive noun in a sentence?

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Sure! 'The cat's toy is on the floor.'