Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns

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What is a singular possessive noun?

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A singular possessive noun shows ownership by one person or thing. For example, 'the dog's bone' means the bone belongs to one dog.

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What is a plural possessive noun?

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A plural possessive noun shows ownership by more than one person or thing. For example, 'the dogs' park' means the park belongs to multiple dogs.

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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 and 's'. For example, 'the girl's book'.

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

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To form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's', add only an apostrophe. For example, 'the teachers' lounge'.

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

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To form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's', add an apostrophe and 's'. For example, 'the children's toys'.

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What is the possessive form of 'Devon'?

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The possessive form of 'Devon' is 'Devon's', meaning something belongs to Devon.

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What is the possessive form of 'family'?

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The possessive form of 'family' is 'family's', meaning something belongs to one family.

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What is the possessive form of 'families'?

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The possessive form of 'families' is 'families'', meaning something belongs to multiple families.

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What does 'my' indicate in a sentence?

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'My' is a possessive adjective that shows ownership. For example, 'my book' means the book belongs to me.

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What does 'their' indicate in a sentence?

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'Their' is a possessive adjective that shows ownership by more than one person. For example, 'their car' means the car belongs to them.