POSSESSIVE APOSTROPHE

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What is a possessive apostrophe?

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A possessive apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to show ownership or possession, typically placed before the 's' in a noun.

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

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To form a possessive noun for a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the dog's bone).

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

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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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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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the children's toys).

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What is the possessive form of 'boy'?

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The possessive form of 'boy' is 'boy's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'boys'?

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The possessive form of 'boys' is 'boys''.

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Is 'artist's' singular or plural possessive?

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'Artist's' is singular possessive.

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Is 'artists'' singular or plural possessive?

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'Artists'' is plural possessive.

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What does the phrase 'the lion's paws' indicate?

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The phrase 'the lion's paws' indicates that the paws belong to one lion.

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What does the phrase 'the lions' den' indicate?

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The phrase 'the lions' den' indicates that the den belongs to multiple lions.