Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. For example, 'the dog's bone' means the bone belongs to the dog.

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How do you form a singular possessive noun?

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To form a singular possessive noun, add 's to the end of the noun. For example, 'the girl's book'.

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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 an apostrophe ('). For example, 'the girls' room'.

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What is the possessive form of 'Edison'?

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Edison's.

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What is the possessive form of 'children'?

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Children's.

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How do you show possession for a noun that ends in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe (') after the 's'. For example, 'the boss' car'.

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What is the possessive form of 'men'?

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Men's.

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What does 'the girls' rooms' mean?

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It means the rooms belong to multiple girls.

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What does 'the dog's leash' mean?

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It means the leash belongs to the dog.

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Is 'the teacher's desk' a singular or plural possessive noun?

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It is a singular possessive noun.