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 or what owns something.

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

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Add 's' to the end of the singular noun. Example: the teacher's desk.

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

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Add an apostrophe (') after the 's'. Example: the teachers' lounge.

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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 's' after the apostrophe. Example: the children's toys.

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What is the possessive form of 'cat'?

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The cat's.

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What is the possessive form of 'dogs'?

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The dogs'.

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What is the possessive form of 'children'?

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The children's.

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Identify the possessive noun in this sentence: 'The dog's leash is red.'

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dog's.

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Identify the possessive noun in this sentence: 'The teachers' meeting is at 3 PM.'

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teachers'.

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Is 'artist's' singular or plural?

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Singular.