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 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 'child'?

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child's.

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What is the possessive form of 'man'?

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man's.

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What is the possessive form of 'cat'?

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cat's.

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What is the possessive form of 'cats'?

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cats'.

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Change 'the homework of the child' into a possessive noun.

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the child's homework.

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Change 'the legs of the table' into a possessive noun.

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the table's legs.