Apostrophes: Possession

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe in English?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession, to form contractions, and to show the omission of letters.

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (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 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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Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the children's toys).

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What is the correct possessive form for 'the book of the teacher'?

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The teacher's book.

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What is the correct possessive form for 'the toys of the children'?

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The children's toys.

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What is the correct possessive form for 'the car of the doctor'?

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The doctor's car.

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What is the correct possessive form for 'the decisions of the jury'?

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The jury's decisions.

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Which is correct: 'the chefs recipe' or 'the chef's recipe'?

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The chef's recipe.

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What is the possessive form of 'the house of the men'?

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The men's house.