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 something belongs to.

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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 (e.g., the dog's toy).

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How do you form a plural possessive noun?

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To form a plural possessive noun, if the noun ends in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., the dogs' park). If it doesn't 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 'girl'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'children'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'teacher'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'cat'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'dogs'?

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The possessive form of 'dogs' is 'dogs''.

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How do you write 'the toy of the boy' using a possessive noun?

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You write it as 'the boy's toy'.