Singular and Plural Possessives

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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 an 's'.

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by 's'. For example, 'the dog's toy'.

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

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe. For example, 'the dogs' park'.

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

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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add an apostrophe followed by 's'. For example, 'the children's books'.

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What is the possessive form of 'Scott'?

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Scott's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the ocean'?

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the ocean's.

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What is the possessive form of 'dog'?

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dog's.

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What is the possessive form of 'Baby Yoda'?

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Baby Yoda's.

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Fill in the blank: The _________ toy is on the floor. (dog)

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dog's.

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Fill in the blank: The _________ were all straightened before school. (desk)

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desks.