Section 1--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 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 toy).

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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 dogs' park).

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What is the possessive form of 'Bobby'?

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Bobby's.

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What is the possessive form of 'cat'?

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cat's.

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What is the possessive form of 'children'?

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children's.

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Identify the possessive noun in this sentence: 'The cat's toy is missing.'

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cat's.

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Identify the possessive noun in this sentence: 'The teachers' lounge is closed.'

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teachers'.

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What is the difference between 'dog's' and 'dogs'?

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'dog's' is singular possessive (belonging to one dog), while 'dogs' is plural (more than one dog).

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What is the possessive form of 'men'?

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men's.