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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 sometimes an 's' to a noun.

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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., 'Bobby' becomes 'Bobby's').

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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., 'ducks' becomes 'ducks').

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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., 'children' becomes 'children's').

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What is the possessive form of 'the farmer'?

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The possessive form is 'the farmer's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the ponies'?

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The possessive form is 'the ponies''.

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What is the possessive form of 'the chickens'?

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The possessive form is 'the chickens''.

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What is the possessive form of 'the dog'?

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The possessive form is 'the dog's'.

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What is the difference between a possessive noun and a plural noun?

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A possessive noun indicates ownership, while a plural noun indicates more than one of something.

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Can possessive nouns be used in sentences? Provide an example.

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Yes, possessive nouns can be used in sentences. Example: 'The dog's leash is red.'