Possessive nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging, indicating that something belongs to someone or something.

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

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How do you form a plural possessive noun?

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To form a plural possessive noun, if the plural noun ends in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., the dogs' park). If it does 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 'the girl'?

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The girl's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the boys'?

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The boys'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the children'?

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The children's.

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How do you identify a possessive noun in a sentence?

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Look for nouns that show ownership, often indicated by an apostrophe.

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What is the possessive form of 'the table'?

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The table's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the houses'?

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The houses'.

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Change 'the book of the teacher' into a possessive noun.

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The teacher's book.