POSSESSIVE APOSTROPHE 'S

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What is a possessive apostrophe 's'?

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A possessive apostrophe 's' shows that something belongs to someone. For example, 'John's book' means the book belongs to John.

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How do you form the possessive for a singular noun?

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Add 's to the end of the noun. For example, 'the dog's toy' means the toy belongs to the dog.

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

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

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

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Add 's to the end of the noun. For example, 'the children's playground' means the playground belongs to the children.

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What is the possessive form of 'Susan'?

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Susan's.

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What is the possessive form of 'Peter'?

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Peter's.

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What is the possessive form of 'John'?

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John's.

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What is the possessive form of 'parents'?

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parents'.

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Fill in the blank: The ___________ room is upstairs. (children)

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children's.

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Fill in the blank: My ____________ car is not expensive. (parents)

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parents'.