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 something belongs to.

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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 for nouns that end in 's'?

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the teachers' lounge).

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What is the possessive form of 'town'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'chipmunk'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'farmer'?

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

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What is the plural form of 'chipmunk'?

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The plural form of 'chipmunk' is 'chipmunks'.

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What is the plural form of 'clock'?

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The plural form of 'clock' is 'clocks'.

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How do you write the plural possessive of 'farmers'?

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The plural possessive of 'farmers' is 'farmers''.

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How do you write the singular possessive of 'winter'?

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The singular possessive of 'winter' is 'winter's'.