Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns

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What is a singular possessive noun?

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A singular possessive noun shows that one person or thing owns something. For example, 'Macy's toy' means the toy belongs to Macy.

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What is a plural possessive noun?

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A plural possessive noun shows that more than one person or thing owns something. For example, 'boys' toys' means the toys belong to multiple boys.

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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'. For example, 'the dog's bone'.

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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. For example, 'the girls' dresses'.

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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'. For example, 'the children's toys'.

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What is the possessive form of 'brother'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'Billy'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'boys'?

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The possessive form of 'boys' is 'boys''.

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Fill in the blank: My _______ bike is red. (sister)

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My sister's bike is red.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ toys are on the floor. (children)

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The children's toys are on the floor.