Possessive Nouns (Grade 4)

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession. It tells us who or what owns something.

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How do you form a possessive noun for a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the singular noun (e.g., 'dog' becomes 'dog's').

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

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Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., 'dogs' becomes 'dogs').

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

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'children' becomes 'children's').

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What is the possessive form of 'Carmen'?

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Carmen's.

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What is the possessive form of 'Mrs. Baker'?

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Mrs. Baker's.

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

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The possessive noun is 'cat's'.

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Identify the possessive noun in this sentence: 'The boys' bikes are new.'

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The possessive noun is 'boys'.

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Is 'dog's' singular or plural?

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Singular.

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Is 'boys'' singular or plural?

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Plural.