Apostrophes for Possession

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe in English grammar?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession, to form contractions, and to indicate omitted letters.

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How do you form the possessive case for singular nouns?

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For singular nouns, add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the dog's leash).

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How do you form the possessive case for plural nouns that do 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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How do you form the possessive case for plural nouns that end 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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What is the possessive form of 'my friend'?

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My friend's.

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What is the possessive form of 'my dad'?

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My dad's.

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What is the possessive form of 'my mom's friend'?

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My mom's friend's.

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What is the possessive form of 'my grandma'?

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My grandma's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the Queen'?

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The Queen's.

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How do you express possession for multiple owners?

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To express possession for multiple owners, use the possessive form for each owner (e.g., Jack and Jill's house).