Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. It tells us who something belongs to.

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How do you make a singular noun possessive?

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To make a singular noun possessive, add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., Gabe -> Gabe's).

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How do you make a plural noun that ends in 's' possessive?

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., boys -> boys').

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How do you make a plural noun that does not end in 's' possessive?

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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., children -> children's).

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What is the possessive form of 'Mandy'?

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Mandy's.

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What is the possessive form of 'Charles'?

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Charles'.

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What is the possessive form of 'boy'?

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boy's.

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What is the possessive form of 'boys'?

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boys'.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ dog is barking.

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dog's (the dog's barking).

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Fill in the blank: That is my _____ book.

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friend's (my friend's book).