Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It indicates that something belongs to someone or something.

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How do you form a possessive noun for a singular noun?

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Add 's to the end of the singular noun (e.g., the dog's leash).

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

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Add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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

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Add 's to the end of the plural noun (e.g., the children's toys).

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What is the possessive form of 'Edison'?

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Edison's.

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What is the possessive form of 'cows'?

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cows'.

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What is the possessive form of 'grandfather'?

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grandfather's.

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True or False: You add 's after plural possessive nouns that have irregular spellings.

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True.

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What is the possessive form of 'books'?

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books'.

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What does the apostrophe indicate in possessive nouns?

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The apostrophe indicates ownership or possession.