Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It indicates 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 leash').

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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 'Mr. Conlon'?

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Mr. Conlon's.

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What is the possessive form of 'firefighter'?

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Firefighter's.

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What is the possessive form of 'cats'?

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Cats'.

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What is the possessive form of 'mail carrier'?

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Mail carrier's.

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What is the possessive form of 'mayor'?

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Mayor's.

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When do you use an apostrophe in possessive nouns?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession, showing that something belongs to someone or something.