What is the Genitive case?
The Genitive case

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The Genitive case is a grammatical case used to indicate possession or a relationship between nouns.
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How do you form the Genitive case for singular nouns?
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For singular nouns, add 's to the end of the noun (e.g., the dog's toy).
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How do you form the Genitive case for plural nouns that end in 's'?
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For plural nouns that end in 's', add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).
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How do you form the Genitive case for plural nouns that do not end in 's'?
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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add 's (e.g., the children's books).
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What is an example of the Genitive case in a sentence?
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The cat's toy is under the couch.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between 'the dog's food' and 'the food of the dog'?
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Both phrases indicate possession, but 'the dog's food' uses the Genitive case, while 'the food of the dog' is a prepositional phrase.
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When should you use the Genitive case?
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Use the Genitive case to show ownership, relationships, or characteristics.
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