Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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For 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 at the end (e.g., the dogs' park).

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

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The possessive form is 'child's'.

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

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The possessive form is 'women's'.

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

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Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the teacher's book).

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

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Singular possessive nouns indicate ownership by one person or thing, while plural possessive nouns indicate ownership by multiple people or things.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a possessive noun.

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The cat's toy is under the couch.

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What is the correct possessive form for 'the car of John'?

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John's car.

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How do you form the possessive of a compound noun?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the last word of the compound noun (e.g., my mother-in-law's recipe).