Apostrophes of Possession

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What is an apostrophe of possession?

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An apostrophe of possession shows that something belongs to someone or something.

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How do you form the possessive for a singular noun?

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Add 's to the end of the noun (e.g., Lisa's game).

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

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Add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the lions' roar).

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

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Add 's to the end of the noun (e.g., the children's toys).

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What is the correct possessive form of 'the cow'?

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the cow's milk.

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What is the correct possessive form of 'the house'?

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the house's bricks.

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What is the correct possessive form of 'Jess'?

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Jess' homework.

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What is the correct possessive form of 'the lions'?

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the lions' roar.

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What is the possessive form of 'the teacher'?

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the teacher's book.

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What is the possessive form of 'the dogs'?

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the dogs' owner.