Compound and Joint possession

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., John's book).

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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 followed by 's' (e.g., the dog's leash).

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What is the rule for forming the possessive of plural nouns that end in 's'?

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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What is joint possession?

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Joint possession occurs when two or more people own the same item, indicated by placing the apostrophe after the last noun (e.g., John and Mary's house).

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What is compound possession?

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Compound possession involves nouns that are combined to show ownership, where the apostrophe is placed after the last noun (e.g., the attorney general's decision).

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How do you indicate joint possession with two names?

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To indicate joint possession with two names, use the second name's apostrophe only (e.g., Lisa and Bart's homework).

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What is the difference between joint possession and separate possession?

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Joint possession indicates shared ownership (e.g., John and Mary's car), while separate possession indicates individual ownership (e.g., John's car and Mary's car).

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How do you correctly use apostrophes in a sentence with joint possession?

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In a sentence with joint possession, use the apostrophe after the last noun (e.g., Mr. Romano and Mr. Luongo's restaurant).

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What is an example of a sentence using a possessive noun correctly?

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An example is: 'Sarah's backpack is on the table.'

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What is an example of a sentence showing separate possession?

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An example is: 'Sarah's backpack and John's backpack are on the table.'