Plurals and Possessives

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'dogs' is the plural of 'dog.'

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership. For example, 'dog's' indicates that something belongs to the dog.

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How do you form the plural of most nouns?

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To form the plural of most nouns, add 's' to the end of the word. For example, 'cat' becomes 'cats.'

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What is the plural of 'child'?

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The plural of 'child' is 'children.'

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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'. For example, 'the girl's book'.

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What is the plural of 'mouse'?

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The plural of 'mouse' is 'mice.'

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How do you form the plural of a noun ending in 's', 'x', 'z', 'ch', or 'sh'?

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Add 'es' to the end of the word. For example, 'box' becomes 'boxes.'

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What is the possessive form of 'cats'?

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The possessive form of 'cats' is 'cats'.'

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What is the plural of 'tooth'?

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The plural of 'tooth' is 'teeth.'

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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 an apostrophe after the 's'. For example, 'the dogs' owner'.