Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It indicates that something belongs to someone or something.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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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 bone).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

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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 (e.g., the dogs' park).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the possessive form of 'band'?

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The possessive form of 'band' is 'band's' for singular and 'bands'' for plural.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the possessive form of 'child'?

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The possessive form of 'child' is 'child's' for singular and 'children's' for plural.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the possessive form of 'cat'?

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The possessive form of 'cat' is 'cat's' for singular and 'cats'' for plural.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the possessive form of 'phone'?

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The possessive form of 'phone' is 'phone's' for singular and 'phones'' for plural.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the correct possessive form for 'teacher'?

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The correct possessive form for 'teacher' is 'teacher's' for singular and 'teachers'' for plural.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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How would you write 'the songs of the band' in possessive form?

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The band's songs.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D