Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. It tells us who or what owns something.

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How do you form a possessive noun for a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the singular noun (e.g., the dog's tail).

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

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Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the students' jobs).

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

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the children's toys).

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What is the possessive form of 'boy'?

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The boy's.

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What is the possessive form of 'girl'?

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The girl's.

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What is the possessive form of 'students'?

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The students'.

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What is the possessive form of 'dog'?

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The dog's.

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Fill in the blank: The ___________ book is on the table. (possessive form of 'teacher')

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teacher's.

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Fill in the blank: The ___________ toys are in the box. (possessive form of 'children')

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children's.