Plural Possessive Nouns

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What is a plural possessive noun?

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A plural possessive noun shows that something belongs to more than one person or thing. For example, 'the dogs' owner' means the owner of multiple dogs.

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How do you form the plural possessive of a noun that ends in 's'?

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For nouns that end in 's', you typically add an apostrophe after the 's'. For example, 'the teachers' lounge'.

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What is the plural possessive form of 'child'?

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The plural possessive form of 'child' is 'children's'. For example, 'the children's toys'.

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How do you form the plural possessive of 'girl'?

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The plural possessive form of 'girl' is 'girls''. For example, 'the girls' books'.

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What is the plural possessive form of 'man'?

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The plural possessive form of 'man' is 'men's'. For example, 'the men's restroom'.

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What is the plural possessive form of 'mouse'?

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The plural possessive form of 'mouse' is 'mice's'. For example, 'the mice's cheese'.

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How do you identify a plural possessive noun in a sentence?

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Look for nouns that indicate ownership and are plural. For example, in 'the students' projects', 'students' shows that the projects belong to multiple students.

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What is the difference between 'the dog's toy' and 'the dogs' toys'?

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'The dog's toy' refers to one dog owning one toy, while 'the dogs' toys' refers to multiple dogs owning multiple toys.

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What is the plural possessive form of 'city'?

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The plural possessive form of 'city' is 'cities''. For example, 'the cities' parks'.

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How do you form the plural possessive of a regular noun?

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For regular nouns, add 's' after the plural form. For example, 'the girls' dresses'.