Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It often ends with an apostrophe and 's'.

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How do you form the singular possessive of a noun?

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To form the singular possessive, add 's to the end of the noun (e.g., the dog's leash).

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What is the singular possessive of 'woman'?

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The singular possessive of 'woman' is 'woman's'.

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What does 'singular' mean?

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Singular means one.

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What is the plural form of 'man'?

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The plural form of 'man' is 'men'.

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

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

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What is the singular possessive of 'family'?

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The singular possessive of 'family' is 'family's'.

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Choose the correct possessive form: 'the _____ book' (belonging to the teacher).

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The correct form is 'the teacher's book'.

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What is the plural possessive of 'child'?

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The plural possessive of 'child' is 'children's'.

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How do you indicate possession for a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add 's (e.g., the men's room).