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 something belongs to.

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How do you form a singular possessive noun?

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To form a singular possessive noun, add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun (e.g., the dog's bone).

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

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the teachers' lounge).

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What is the possessive form of 'child'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'cat'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'dog'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'students'?

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The possessive form of 'students' is 'students''.

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What is the possessive form of 'teacher'?

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

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How do you write 'the book of the girl' using a possessive noun?

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You write it as 'the girl's book'.

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How do you write 'the toys of the boys' using a possessive noun?

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You write it as 'the boys' toys'.