Plural/Singular Possessive nouns

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What is a singular possessive noun?

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A singular possessive noun shows that something belongs to one person or thing. For example, 'the boy's hat' means the hat belongs to one boy.

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What is a plural possessive noun?

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A plural possessive noun shows that something belongs to more than one person or thing. For example, 'the boys' hats' means the hats belong to multiple boys.

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How do you form a singular possessive noun?

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To form a singular possessive noun, add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun. For example, 'teacher' becomes 'teacher's'.

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How do you form a plural possessive noun?

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To form a plural possessive noun, add an apostrophe after the 's' if the noun is plural. For example, 'teachers' becomes 'teachers''.

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What is the possessive form of 'girl'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'boys'?

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The possessive form of 'boys' is 'boys''.

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Is 'frog's' singular or plural possessive?

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'Frog's' is singular possessive because it shows that something belongs to one frog.

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Is 'trees'' singular or plural possessive?

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'Trees'' is plural possessive because it shows that something belongs to multiple trees.

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What does 'teacher's classroom' mean?

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'Teacher's classroom' means the classroom belongs to one teacher.

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What does 'teachers' lounge' mean?

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'Teachers' lounge' means the lounge belongs to multiple teachers.