Apostrophes in Possessives

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. It tells us who or what owns something.

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

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the singular noun (e.g., the dog's toy).

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

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Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the girls' bicycles).

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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 an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the children's books).

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What is the possessive form of 'friend'?

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friend's (e.g., my friend's cap).

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What is the possessive form of 'baby'?

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baby's (e.g., the baby's toy).

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What is the possessive form of 'dog'?

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dog's (e.g., the dog's house).

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What is the possessive form of 'girl'?

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girl's (e.g., the girl's dress).

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What does the apostrophe indicate in possessive nouns?

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The apostrophe indicates ownership or possession.

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Fill in the blank: The ________ cap is red. (friend)

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friend's