Apostrophes and 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 or to form contractions.

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How do you show possession for a singular noun that ends in 's'?

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You can add an apostrophe and an 's' (e.g., Jess's book) or just an apostrophe (e.g., Jess' book) depending on style guides.

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What is the correct possessive form of the noun 'student'?

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The correct possessive form is 'student's'.

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

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For plural nouns that end in 's', you add just an apostrophe (e.g., the teachers' lounge).

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

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The possessive form is 'dog's'.

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How do you indicate possession for a noun that is plural but does not end in 's'?

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You add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., children's toys).

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What is the correct possessive form of the name 'Bella'?

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The correct possessive form is 'Bella's'.

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

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The possessive form is 'pencil's'.

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How do you show possession for a name that ends in 's' like 'Chris'?

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You can add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., Chris's book) or just an apostrophe (e.g., Chris' book) depending on style guides.

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

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The possessive form is 'Bob's'.