Possessive Nouns Review

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What is a possessive noun?

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

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How do you make a singular noun possessive?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun (e.g., 'dog' becomes 'dog's').

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

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Add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., 'girls' becomes 'girls').

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

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'children' becomes 'children's').

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What is the possessive form of 'Mrs. Taylor'?

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Mrs. Taylor's.

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What is the possessive form of 'tiger'?

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Tiger's.

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What is the possessive form of 'dog'?

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Dog's.

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What is the possessive form of 'child'?

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Child's.

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What does the apostrophe in 'girls'' indicate?

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It indicates that something belongs to multiple girls.

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

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It indicates that something belongs to children.