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, animal, 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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For nouns that end in 's', you can add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James's book) or just an apostrophe (e.g., the boss' car), depending on style.

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What is the singular possessive form of 'lumberjack'?

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lumberjack's

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What is the singular possessive form of 'log'?

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log's

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What is the singular possessive form of 'kitchen'?

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kitchen's

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What is the singular possessive form of 'Minnesota'?

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Minnesota's

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What is the singular possessive form of 'nature'?

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nature's

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Give an example of a sentence using a singular possessive noun.

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The dog's leash was left at home.

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What does the apostrophe in a singular possessive noun indicate?

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The apostrophe indicates that something belongs to the noun.

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How can you tell if a noun is singular possessive?

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If the noun has an apostrophe followed by 's', it is likely singular possessive.