Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession. It tells us that something belongs to someone.

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How do you form a possessive noun for a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun. Example: the dog's toy.

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How do you form a possessive noun for a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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Add only an apostrophe after the 's'. Example: the dogs' park.

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How do you form a possessive noun for a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun. Example: the children's books.

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What is the possessive form of 'the plane'?

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the plane's wings.

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What is the possessive form of 'the horse'?

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the horse's barn.

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What is the possessive form of 'Laynee'?

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Laynee's smile.

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What is the possessive form of 'the baby'?

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the baby's bow.

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What is the possessive form of 'the clown'?

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the clown's wig.

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What does the apostrophe indicate in possessive nouns?

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The apostrophe indicates that something belongs to someone or something.