Possessive SAT Prep

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' for singular nouns (e.g., the dog's bone) or just an apostrophe for plural nouns ending in 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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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 followed by 's' (e.g., the teacher's book).

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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 students' desks).

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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 followed by 's' (e.g., the children's toys).

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What is the difference between 'other', 'others', and 'others''?

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'Other' refers to a different one, 'others' refers to additional people or things, and 'others'' indicates possession by multiple people or things.

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What is the possessive form of 'waitress'?

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

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What is the plural form of 'baboon'?

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The plural form of 'baboon' is 'baboons'.

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What is the possessive form of 'lamb'?

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The possessive form of 'lamb' is 'lamb's' for singular and 'lambs'' for plural.

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What is the possessive form of 'farmer'?

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The possessive form of 'farmer' is 'farmer's' for singular and 'farmers'' for plural.

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What is an example of a sentence using a possessive noun?

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The cat's toy is under the couch.