Singular/Plural Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' for singular nouns, or just an apostrophe for plural nouns that already end in 's'.

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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., 'class' becomes 'class's').

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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., 'friends' becomes 'friends').

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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., 'children' becomes 'children's').

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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When do you use an apostrophe after 's' for plural nouns?

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You use an apostrophe after 's' for plural nouns when they already end in 's' to indicate possession (e.g., 'dogs' becomes 'dogs').

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What is the difference between singular and plural possessive nouns?

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Singular possessive nouns indicate ownership by one person or thing (e.g., 'teacher's book'), while plural possessive nouns indicate ownership by multiple people or things (e.g., 'teachers' lounge').