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 form a singular possessive noun?

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To form a singular possessive noun, add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun (e.g., the dog's bone).

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What is the possessive form of 'the boy'?

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The boy's.

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How do you form a plural possessive noun?

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To form a plural possessive noun, add an apostrophe after the 's' if the noun is plural (e.g., the boys' toys).

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What is the possessive form of 'the girls'?

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The girls'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the cat'?

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The cat's.

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What does 'children's' mean?

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Children's is a plural possessive noun meaning belonging to children.

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What is the possessive form of 'the teachers'?

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The teachers'.

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How do you show possession for a singular noun that ends in 's'?

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You can add either an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James's book) or just an apostrophe (e.g., James' book).

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What is the possessive form of 'the fish'?

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The fish's.