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 or what owns something.

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How do you make a singular noun possessive?

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To make a singular noun possessive, add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., cat -> cat's).

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How do you make a plural noun that ends in 's' possessive?

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., cats -> cats').

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How do you make a plural noun that does not end in 's' possessive?

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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., children -> children's).

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What is the possessive form of 'the dog'?

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The possessive form is 'the dog's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the girls'?

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The possessive form is 'the girls'.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ book is on the table. (possessive form of 'the boy')

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The boy's book is on the table.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ toys are in the box. (possessive form of 'the children')

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The children's toys are in the box.

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What is the correct possessive form for 'the horses'?

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The correct form is 'the horses' barn'.

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Fill in the blank: Did you see _______ car? (possessive form of 'my sister')

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Did you see my sister's car?