Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession, 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 's to the end of the noun.

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

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To form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's', add an apostrophe (') at the end.

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What is the possessive form of the noun 'dog'?

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

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What is the possessive form of the noun 'children'?

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

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How do you indicate possession for a compound noun?

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For a compound noun, add 's to the last word of the compound.

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What is the possessive form of the phrase 'the car of my brother'?

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The possessive form is 'my brother's car'.

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What is the possessive form of the noun 'boss'?

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

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

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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add 's to the end of the noun.

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What is the possessive form of the noun 'cat'?

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