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 bone).

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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 'the guitar'?

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the guitar's

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What is the possessive form of 'the table'?

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the table's

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What is the possessive form of 'the cell phone'?

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the cell phone's

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What is the possessive form of 'the nest'?

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the nest's

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What is the possessive form of 'the forests'?

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the forests'.

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What is the correct possessive form for 'the strings of the guitar'?

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the guitar's strings.