Plural s vs. Possessive ‘s

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun refers to more than one person, animal, thing, or concept. For example, 'dogs' is the plural of 'dog.'

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. For example, 'dog’s' means something belongs to the dog.

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How do you form the plural of most nouns?

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You usually add 's' to the end of the noun. For example, 'cat' becomes 'cats.'

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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You add 's to the end of the noun. For example, 'girl' becomes 'girl’s' to show something belongs to the girl.

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What is the plural form of 'child'?

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The plural form of 'child' is 'children.'

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What is the possessive form of 'cat'?

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The possessive form of 'cat' is 'cat’s,' indicating something that belongs to the cat.

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When do you use 's' to show possession?

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You use 's' to show possession when you want to indicate that something belongs to someone or something.

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What is the plural form of 'mouse'?

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The plural form of 'mouse' is 'mice.'

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

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'Dogs' means more than one dog, while 'dog’s' means something that belongs to one dog.

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How do you make a noun ending in 's' possessive?

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For nouns ending in 's,' you can add 's or just an apostrophe. For example, 'James' can be 'James’s' or 'James’.'