Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership or possession, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' to the noun.

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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 'Shiela'?

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Shiela's.

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What is the possessive form of 'zebra'?

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Zebra's.

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How do you express possession for multiple owners?

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To express possession for multiple owners, add an apostrophe and 's' for each owner (e.g., 'Sam's and Alex's rooms').

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What is the possessive form of 'sister'?

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Sister's.

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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 in compound subjects?

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Yes, possessive nouns can be used in compound subjects (e.g., 'Tom and Jerry's house').