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 the possessive of a singular noun?

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To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the dog's toy).

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

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the children's books).

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What is the possessive form of 'boy'?

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The possessive form of 'boy' is 'boy's'.

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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 'clown'?

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The possessive form of 'clown' is 'clown's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'kid'?

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The possessive form of 'kid' is 'kid's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'grandpa'?

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The possessive form of 'grandpa' is 'grandpa's'.

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What is the correct possessive form for 'the horses'?

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The correct possessive form is 'the horses' barn'.