Plural Possessives

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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. It is formed by adding an apostrophe after the 's' at the end of the plural noun.

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

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For plural nouns that already end in 's', you simply add an apostrophe after the 's'. For example, 'the teachers' lounge'.

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What is the plural possessive form of 'child'?

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The plural possessive form of 'child' is 'children's'.

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What is the plural possessive form of 'woman'?

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The plural possessive form of 'woman' is 'women's'.

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Identify the plural possessive in the sentence: 'The dogs' owner is very kind.'

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The plural possessive in the sentence is 'dogs'.

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What is the possessive form of the plural noun 'people'?

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The possessive form of the plural noun 'people' is 'people's'.

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In the sentence 'The students' books are on the table', what does 'students'' indicate?

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'Students'' indicates that the books belong to multiple students.

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How do you identify a plural possessive noun in a sentence?

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Look for a noun that shows ownership and is plural, usually indicated by an apostrophe after the 's'.

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What is the plural possessive form of 'fox'?

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The plural possessive form of 'fox' is 'foxes''.

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Is 'the cats' toys' a plural possessive noun?

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Yes, 'cats'' shows that the toys belong to multiple cats.