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 the possessive of a singular noun that ends in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., Texas's history).

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

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Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., neighbors' yard).

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What is the possessive form of 'Rex'?

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Rex's.

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What is the possessive form of 'teenager'?

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Teenager's.

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What is the possessive form of 'story'?

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Story's.

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What is the possessive form of 'dog'?

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Dog's.

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How do you indicate possession for a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., children's toys).

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What is the possessive form of 'children'?

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Children's.

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What is the possessive form of 'men'?

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Men's.