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 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 'the teacher'?

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The teacher's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the children'?

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The children's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the firefighters'?

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The firefighters'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the ocean'?

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The ocean's.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a possessive noun.

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The cat's toy is under the couch.

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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.