Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It indicates that something belongs to someone or something.

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How do you form a possessive noun for a singular noun?

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For a singular noun, add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the dog's leash).

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

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For plural nouns ending in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., the dogs' park).

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How do you form a possessive noun for 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 and 's' (e.g., the children's toys).

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Change the phrase into a possessive noun: the strings of the guitar.

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the guitar's strings.

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Change the phrase into a possessive noun: the toes of the feet.

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the feet's toes.

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Change the phrase into a possessive noun: the toys belonging to the boys.

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the boys' toys.

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Change the phrase into a possessive noun: the homework belonging to the child.

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the child's homework.

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Change the phrase into a possessive noun: the paint of the houses.

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the houses' paint.

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What is the possessive form of 'child'?

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The possessive form is 'child's'.