Singular Possessive Nouns

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What is a singular possessive noun?

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A singular possessive noun shows that something belongs to one person or thing. It is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' to the noun.

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How do you form a singular possessive noun from a noun that ends in 's'?

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For nouns that end in 's', you can add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James's book) or just an apostrophe (e.g., James' book), depending on style.

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What is the singular possessive form of 'girl'?

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girl's

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What is the singular possessive form of 'dog'?

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dog's

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Complete the sentence: The ____________ hat is on the table.

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boy's

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Complete the sentence: The ____________ book is on the shelf.

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teacher's

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Identify the singular possessive noun: The cat's toy is missing.

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cat's

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Identify the singular possessive noun: The woman's purse is red.

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woman's

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Complete the sentence: My ____________ bike is blue.

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sister's

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What does the apostrophe in 'clown's' indicate?

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It indicates that the nose belongs to the clown.