Possessives

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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 (e.g., 'the dog's toy') or just an apostrophe for plural nouns that already end in 's' (e.g., 'the dogs' park').

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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 girl's book').

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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 the word 'boy'?

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

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

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

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What is the possessive form of the word 'child'?

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

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What is the possessive form of the word 'women'?

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

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What is the difference between 'their' and 'theirs'?

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'Their' is a possessive adjective used before a noun (e.g., 'their house'), while 'theirs' is a possessive pronoun used without a noun (e.g., 'The house is theirs').

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How do you use possessive nouns in sentences?

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Possessive nouns are used to indicate ownership, such as 'the cat's toy' or 'the students' projects'.