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., 'dog' becomes 'dog's').

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How do you form a plural possessive noun?

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To form a plural possessive noun, if the noun ends in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., 'dogs' becomes 'dogs'). If it does not end in 's', add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'children' becomes 'children's').

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What is the possessive form of 'town'?

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The possessive form of 'town' is 'town's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'boy'?

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The possessive form of 'boy' is 'boy's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'boys'?

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The possessive form of 'boys' is 'boys''.

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What is the possessive form of 'kitten'?

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The possessive form of 'kitten' is 'kitten's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'clocks'?

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The possessive form of 'clocks' is 'clocks''.

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What is the possessive form of 'river'?

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The possessive form of 'river' is 'river's'.

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How do you write 'the book of the girl' using a possessive noun?

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You write it as 'the girl's book'.