Singular Possessive Nouns

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What is a singular possessive noun?

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A singular possessive noun shows ownership by one person, animal, or thing. It is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' to the noun.

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

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For nouns that end in 's', you can add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James's book) or just an apostrophe (e.g., Chris' car), depending on style preference.

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What is the singular possessive form of 'tree'?

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The singular possessive form of 'tree' is 'tree's'.

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What is the singular possessive form of 'journey'?

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The singular possessive form of 'journey' is 'journey's'.

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What is the singular possessive form of 'desk'?

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The singular possessive form of 'desk' is 'desk's'.

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What is the singular possessive form of 'wood'?

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The singular possessive form of 'wood' is 'wood's'.

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What is the singular possessive form of 'saw'?

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The singular possessive form of 'saw' is 'saw's'.

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Give an example of a sentence using a singular possessive noun.

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The dog's leash was left at home.

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What is the difference between a singular noun and a singular possessive noun?

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A singular noun names one person, place, or thing, while a singular possessive noun shows that one person, place, or thing owns something.

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How do you identify a singular possessive noun in a sentence?

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Look for a noun followed by an apostrophe and 's' that indicates ownership.