Possessive Nouns-Singular and Plural

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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., '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 'girl'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'dad'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'chair'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'juice' when referring to multiple juices?

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The possessive form of 'juice' when referring to multiple juices is 'juices''.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a possessive noun for a singular noun.

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My sister's book is on the table.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a possessive noun for a plural noun that ends in 's'.

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The teachers' lounge is on the second floor.