Possessive nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. It tells us who or what owns something.

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How do you form a possessive noun for a singular noun?

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For a singular noun, add an apostrophe and 's'. Example: The girl's book.

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

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For a plural noun that ends in 's', add only an apostrophe at the end. Example: The girls' room.

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

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For a plural noun that does not end in 's', add an apostrophe and 's'. Example: The children's toys.

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What is the possessive form of 'Marco'?

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Marco's.

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What is the possessive form of 'Alberto'?

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Alberto's.

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What is the possessive form of 'girl'?

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Girl's.

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What is the possessive form of 'girls'?

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Girls'.

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True or False: To show possession for a singular noun, you always add 's'.

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True.

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True or False: To show possession for a plural noun that ends in 's', you add 's'.

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False.