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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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 leash).

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

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What is the possessive form of 'band'?

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The band's.

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What is the possessive form of 'woman'?

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The woman's.

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What is the possessive form of 'child'?

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The child's.

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What is the possessive form of 'cat'?

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The cat's.

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What is the possessive form of 'cats'?

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The cats'.

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What is the difference between 'children's' and 'child's'?

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'Children's' is plural possessive, indicating something belongs to multiple children. 'Child's' is singular possessive, indicating something belongs to one child.