Possessive nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging.

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

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., John's, dog's).

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

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Add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., ladies' hats).

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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' (e.g., children's, men's).

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What is the possessive form of 'cat' for John?

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John's cat.

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What is the possessive form of 'toy' for children?

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children's toys.

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What is the possessive form of 'tail' for dog?

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dog's tail.

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What is the possessive form of 'towel' for Wes?

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Wes' towel.

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What is the possessive form of 'hat' for ladies?

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ladies' hats.

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What does the apostrophe in possessive nouns indicate?

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It indicates ownership.