Singular/Plural Possessives

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What is a possessive noun?

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

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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., cat -> cat's).

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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 after the 's' (e.g., cats -> cats').

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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., children -> children's).

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What is the possessive form of 'the dog'?

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The dog's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the boys'?

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The boys'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the teacher'?

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The teacher's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the children'?

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The children's.

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Choose the correct possessive form: the tail of the cat.

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the cat's tail.

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Choose the correct possessive form: the homework belonging to the child.

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the child's homework.