Plural and Possessive Nouns Review

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun is a word that indicates more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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How do you form the plural of most nouns in English?

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Most nouns in English form their plural by adding 's' or 'es' to the end of the word.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership or possession.

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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 bone).

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How do you form the possessive of plural nouns that end in 's'?

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., the dogs' park).

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What is the plural form of 'child'?

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The plural form of 'child' is 'children'.

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What is the plural form of 'mouse'?

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The plural form of 'mouse' is 'mice'.

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What is the difference between plural and possessive nouns?

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Plural nouns indicate more than one, while possessive nouns indicate ownership.

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What is the plural form of 'foot'?

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The plural form of 'foot' is 'feet'.

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How do you form the plural of a noun ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant?

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Change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'es' (e.g., 'baby' becomes 'babies').