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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What is the possessive form of 'town'?

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The possessive form of 'town' is 'town'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 an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., 'dogs' becomes 'dogs').

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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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How do you write the possessive form of 'chipmunks'?

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The possessive form of 'chipmunks' is 'chipmunks''.

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What does 'clocks' possessive form look like?

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

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What is an example of a singular possessive noun in a sentence?

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The cat's toy is on the floor.

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What is an example of a plural possessive noun in a sentence?

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The teachers' lounge is closed.