Plural Possessive Nouns

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What is a plural possessive noun?

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A plural possessive noun shows ownership by more than one person or thing, typically formed by adding an apostrophe after the 's' at the end of the plural noun.

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

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For plural nouns that already end in 's', you simply add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., 'cats' becomes 'cats').

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What is the plural possessive form of 'kittens'?

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kittens'.

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What is the plural possessive form of 'students'?

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students'.

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What is the plural possessive form of 'kids'?

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kids'.

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What is the plural possessive form of 'aunts'?

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aunts'.

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How do you identify a plural possessive noun in a sentence?

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Look for a noun that indicates more than one and is followed by an apostrophe, indicating ownership.

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What is the difference between plural nouns and plural possessive nouns?

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Plural nouns indicate more than one (e.g., 'cats'), while plural possessive nouns indicate ownership by more than one (e.g., 'cats' toys').

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Can you give an example of a sentence using a plural possessive noun?

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The kittens' toys were scattered all over the floor.

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What is the plural possessive form of 'children'?

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children's.