Possessive nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship, indicating that something belongs to someone or something.

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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., the dog's bone).

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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., the dogs' park).

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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., the children's toys).

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What is the possessive form of 'the monkey'?

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The monkey's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the kids'?

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The kids'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the director'?

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The director's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the girls'?

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The girls'.

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How do you indicate possession for multiple owners?

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If multiple owners possess something together, add an apostrophe followed by 's' after the last owner (e.g., Jack and Jill's house).

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How do you indicate possession for items owned separately?

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If items are owned separately, add an apostrophe followed by 's' for each owner (e.g., Jack's and Jill's houses).