Singular/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. It is formed by adding 's to the end of the noun. Example: 'the girl's book'.

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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. It is formed by adding an apostrophe (') after the 's' at the end of the plural noun. Example: 'the girls' books'.

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun ending in 's'?

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For singular nouns ending in 's', you can add 's or just an apostrophe. Example: 'James's book' or 'James' book'.

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What is the possessive form of the noun 'visitor'?

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

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What is the possessive form of the noun 'boss'?

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

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What is the possessive form of the noun 'boy'?

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

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What is the possessive form of the plural noun 'lions'?

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The possessive form of 'lions' is 'lions''.

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How do you correct the sentence: 'An elephant trunk is very long.'?

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The correct sentence is 'An elephant's trunk is very long.'.

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What is the difference between singular and plural nouns?

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Singular nouns refer to one person, place, or thing, while plural nouns refer to more than one.

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What does the apostrophe indicate in possessive nouns?

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The apostrophe indicates ownership or possession.