Singular & Plural Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession. It indicates 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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To form the possessive of 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 (e.g., the dogs' park).

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

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For plural nouns that do 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 'child'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'women'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'men'?

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

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is the possessive form of 'teacher'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'students'?

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The possessive form of 'students' is 'students''.