Plural Possessive Nouns

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What is a plural possessive noun?

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A plural possessive noun shows ownership by more than one person or thing. For example, 'the girls' books' means the books that belong to multiple girls.

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

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To form the plural possessive of a noun that ends in 's', you typically add an apostrophe after the 's'. For example, 'the teachers' lounge'.

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What is the plural possessive form of 'child'?

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The plural possessive form of 'child' is 'children's'. For example, 'the children's toys'.

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

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The plural possessive of 'cat' is 'cats''. For example, 'the cats' tails'.

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What is the plural possessive form of 'neighbor'?

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The plural possessive form of 'neighbor' is 'neighbors''. For example, 'the neighbors' yard'.

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What does 'girls' books' mean?

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'Girls' books' means the books that belong to multiple girls.

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How do you indicate possession for multiple ponies?

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To indicate possession for multiple ponies, you would say 'ponies' manes'. For example, 'the ponies' manes are braided'.

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What is the correct plural possessive form for 'duck'?

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The correct plural possessive form for 'duck' is 'ducks''. For example, 'the ducks' quacking can be heard from miles around'.

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What is the difference between 'girl's book' and 'girls' books'?

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'Girl's book' refers to one girl's book, while 'girls' books' refers to books belonging to multiple girls.

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How do you form the plural possessive of a regular noun?

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To form the plural possessive of a regular noun, first make it plural, then add an apostrophe. For example, 'dog' becomes 'dogs', and then 'dogs' toys'.