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 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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You typically add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James's book). However, some style guides may only add an apostrophe (e.g., James' book).

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What is the singular possessive form of 'teacher'?

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teacher's

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What is the singular possessive form of 'dog'?

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dog's

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What is the singular possessive form of 'child'?

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child's

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Which of the following is a singular possessive noun: 'cats', 'cat's', 'cat'?

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cat's

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Rewrite this sentence using the correct singular possessive form: 'The toy of the boy.'

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The boy's toy.

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Fill in the blank with the correct singular possessive noun: 'The ___________ hat is blue.'

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girl's

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What is the singular possessive form of 'woman'?

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woman's

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Which is correct? 'Is this ___________ book?' (Susan)

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Susan's