Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession. It tells us who or what owns something.

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

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James's book).

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

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Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., dogs' owner).

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

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., children's toys).

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What is the possessive form of 'Mr. Conlon'?

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Mr. Conlon's.

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What is the possessive form of 'neighborhood'?

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neighborhood's.

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What is the possessive form of 'men'?

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men's.

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What is the possessive form of 'oxen'?

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oxen's.

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What is the possessive form of 'horses'?

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horses'.

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What does the apostrophe in possessive nouns indicate?

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It indicates ownership or possession.