Possessive Nouns

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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., 'Bobby' becomes 'Bobby'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., 'ducks' becomes 'ducks').

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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 toy belonging to the baby'?

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The baby's toy.

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What is the possessive form of 'the handle belonging to the pan'?

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The pan's handle.

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What is the possessive form of 'the food belonging to the dog'?

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The dog's food.

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How do you indicate possession for multiple owners?

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To indicate possession for multiple owners, add an apostrophe after the 's' for plural nouns (e.g., 'the teachers' lounge').

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What is the difference between a possessive noun and a plural noun?

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A possessive noun indicates ownership, while a plural noun indicates more than one of something.

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Can possessive nouns be used with inanimate objects?

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Yes, possessive nouns can be used with inanimate objects to indicate ownership (e.g., 'the car's engine').