Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession, indicating that something belongs to someone or something.

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun that ends in 's'?

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To form the possessive of a singular noun that ends in 's', you typically add an apostrophe and another 's' (e.g., James's book). However, some style guides may allow just an apostrophe (e.g., James' book).

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What is the possessive form of the noun 'child'?

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

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

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To form the possessive of plural nouns that end in 's', you add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' owner).

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What is the possessive form of the noun 'woman'?

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

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Provide an example of a sentence using a possessive noun correctly.

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The teacher's desk is cluttered with papers.

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What is the possessive form of the noun 'baby'?

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

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How do you indicate possession for a compound noun?

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To indicate possession for a compound noun, add the possessive form to the last word of the compound (e.g., my mother-in-law's car).

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What is the possessive form of the noun 'Gabe'?

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

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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

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To form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's', add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., children's toys).