Apostrophes in Possessives

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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 teachers' lounge).

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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 'mother'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'students'?

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The possessive form of 'students' is 'students''.

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What is the possessive form of 'bike'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'girls'?

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The possessive form of 'girls' is 'girls''.

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How do you express the clouds belonging to the sky using possessive form?

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You express it as 'the sky's clouds'.

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What is the purpose of using apostrophes in possessives?

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Apostrophes in possessives indicate ownership or a relationship between nouns.