Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It tells us to whom or to what something belongs.

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the cat's toy).

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

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., the dogs' owner).

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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'caterpillar'?

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The possessive form is 'caterpillar's' for singular and 'caterpillars'' for plural.

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What is the possessive form of 'Chompy'?

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The possessive form is 'Chompy's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'Super Star'?

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The possessive form is 'Super Star's' for singular and 'Super Stars'' for plural.

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What is the possessive form of 'scarecrow'?

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The possessive form is 'scarecrow's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'turkey'?

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The possessive form is 'Turkey's'.

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Fill in the blank: The ___________ bodies are green. (caterpillars')

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The caterpillars' bodies are green.