Plural and Possessive Nouns

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun is a word that indicates more than one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'cats' is the plural of 'cat.'

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How do you form the plural of most nouns?

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To form the plural of most nouns, add 's' to the end of the word. For example, 'dog' becomes 'dogs.'

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What is the plural form of 'child'?

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The plural form of 'child' is 'children.'

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. For example, 'the girl's book' indicates that the book belongs to the girl.

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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 and 's' (e.g., 'the dog's toy').

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What is the possessive form of 'Mr. Cruz'?

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The possessive form of 'Mr. Cruz' is 'Mr. Cruz's.'

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What is the plural form of 'mouse'?

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The plural form of 'mouse' is 'mice.'

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How do you form the plural of a noun ending in 'y'?

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If a noun ends in 'y' preceded by a consonant, change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es' (e.g., 'baby' becomes 'babies').

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What is the plural form of 'tooth'?

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The plural form of 'tooth' is 'teeth.'

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

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To form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., 'the dogs' park').