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 singular possessive noun?

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To form a singular possessive noun, add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun (e.g., the dog's bone).

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How do you form a plural possessive noun?

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To form a plural possessive noun, add an apostrophe after the 's' if the noun is plural (e.g., the dogs' park).

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What is the possessive form of 'boy'?

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The possessive form of 'boy' is 'boy's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'mice'?

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The possessive form of 'mice' is 'mice's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'woman'?

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The possessive form of 'woman' is 'woman's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'teeth'?

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The possessive form of 'teeth' is 'teeth's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'car'?

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The possessive form of 'car' is 'car's'.

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What is the difference between singular possessive and plural possessive?

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Singular possessive shows ownership by one (e.g., the cat's toy), while plural possessive shows ownership by more than one (e.g., the cats' toys).

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How do you identify a plural possessive noun?

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A plural possessive noun typically ends in 's' followed by an apostrophe (e.g., the teachers' lounge).