Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It tells us who or what something belongs to.

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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 and 's' (e.g., the dog's bone).

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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 and 's' (e.g., the children's toys).

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What is the possessive form of 'Mario Brothers'?

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The possessive form is 'Mario Brothers'' (indicating something that belongs to the Mario Brothers).

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What is the possessive form of 'toad'?

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The possessive form is 'toad's' (indicating something that belongs to one toad).

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What is the possessive form of 'turkey'?

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The possessive form is 'Turkey's' (indicating something that belongs to one turkey).

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What is the possessive form of 'scarecrow'?

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The possessive form is 'scarecrow's' (indicating something that belongs to one scarecrow).

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What is the possessive form of 'caterpillars'?

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The possessive form is 'caterpillars'' (indicating something that belongs to multiple caterpillars).

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Fill in the blank: The _______________ overalls are blue. (Mario Brothers)

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Mario Brothers'.