Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership or possession, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'the girl's book').

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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 girls' room').

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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 car of the boy'?

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The boy's car.

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What is the possessive form of 'the house of the girls'?

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The girls' house.

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What is the possessive form of 'the toys of the dogs'?

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The dogs' toys.

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What is the possessive form of 'the book of the teacher'?

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The teacher's book.

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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 and 's' after the last owner's name (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 and 's' for each owner (e.g., 'Jack's and Jill's books').