Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession. For example, 'the dog's bone' means the bone belongs to the dog.

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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. For example, 'the girl's book'.

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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. For example, 'the girls' room'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the cat'?

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The possessive form is 'the cat's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the children'?

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The possessive form is 'the children's'.

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Which is correct: 'the dogs bone' or 'the dog's bone'?

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The correct form is 'the dog's bone'.

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What does 'men's' mean?

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'Men's' is the possessive form of 'men', indicating something belongs to men, like 'men's shoes'.

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What is the plural possessive form of 'the teachers'?

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The plural possessive form is 'the teachers' lounge'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the baby'?

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The possessive form is 'the baby's'.

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How do you identify a plural possessive noun?

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A plural possessive noun shows ownership by more than one person or thing, usually ending in 's' with an apostrophe after it.