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 the possessive of a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun (e.g., the dog's leash).

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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., the teachers' lounge).

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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., the children's toys).

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What is the possessive form of the word 'family'?

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family's

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What is the possessive form of the word 'girl'?

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girl's

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What is the possessive form of the word 'women'?

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woman's

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What is the possessive form of the word 'sheep'?

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sheep's

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What is the correct possessive form for a group of girls?

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girls' (indicating something belongs to multiple girls).

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What is the possessive form of the word 'teacher'?

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teacher's (singular) or teachers' (plural).