Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. It tells us who something belongs to.

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How do you form a singular possessive noun?

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To form a singular possessive noun, add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun (e.g., 'dog' becomes 'dog's').

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How do you form a plural possessive noun for nouns ending in 's'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'town'?

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

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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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What is the possessive form of 'winter'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'chipmunk'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'chipmunks'?

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The possessive form of 'chipmunks' is 'chipmunks''.

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What is the possessive form of 'teacher'?

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