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 that ends in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., Texas's history).

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

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Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., friends' bikes).

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What is the possessive form of 'Amanda Jones'?

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Amanda Jones's.

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What is the possessive form of 'teenager'?

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teenager's.

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How do you indicate possession for a noun that is plural but does not end in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., children's toys).

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What is the possessive form of 'neighbor'?

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neighbor's.

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What is the difference between a possessive noun and a plural noun?

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A possessive noun indicates ownership, while a plural noun indicates more than one.

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How do you write the possessive form of 'the cats belonging to the Jones family'?

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the Jones family's cats.

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What is the possessive form of 'the books of the students'?

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the students' books.