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' (e.g., 'the dog's leash').

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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 teacher's book').

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

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To form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's', add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., 'the teachers' lounge').

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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 followed by 's' (e.g., 'the children's toys').

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

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John's car.

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What is the possessive form of 'the house of the neighbors'?

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The neighbors' house.

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What is the possessive form of 'the toys of the dogs'?

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The dogs' toys.

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What is the possessive form of 'the book of the student'?

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The student's book.

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What is the possessive form of 'the wings of the birds'?

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The birds' wings.

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What is the possessive form of 'the hat of the man'?

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The man's hat.