Mastering Possessive Nouns and Pronouns Flashcard

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership. It is formed by adding 's to a noun (e.g., the girl's book).

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun replaces a noun to show ownership without using the noun itself (e.g., hers, theirs).

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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Add 's to the singular noun (e.g., the cat's toy).

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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

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Add 's to the plural noun (e.g., the children's games).

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

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Add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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What is the possessive form of 'girl'?

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The possessive form is 'girl's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'boys'?

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The possessive form is 'boys''.

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Identify the possessive pronoun in this sentence: 'This book is mine.'

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The possessive pronoun is 'mine'.

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Identify the possessive pronoun in this sentence: 'That house is theirs.'

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The possessive pronoun is 'theirs'.

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Which sentence uses a possessive noun correctly?

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The cat's toy is on the floor.