Singular and Plural 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 or thing. For example, 'the dog's bone' means the bone belongs to one dog.

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What is a plural possessive noun?

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A plural possessive noun shows ownership by more than one person or thing. For example, 'the dogs' bone' means the bone belongs to multiple dogs.

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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 cat's toy').

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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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To form the possessive of a plural noun that ends 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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To form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's', add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'the children's books').

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What is an example of a singular possessive noun?

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An example is 'the teacher's book', which shows that the book belongs to one teacher.

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What is an example of a plural possessive noun?

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An example is 'the teachers' lounge', which shows that the lounge belongs to multiple teachers.

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What does the apostrophe indicate in possessive nouns?

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The apostrophe indicates ownership or possession.

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What is the possessive form of 'grandfather'?

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The possessive form is 'grandfather's', indicating something that belongs to one grandfather.

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What is the possessive form of 'community'?

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The possessive form is 'community's', indicating something that belongs to one community.