Nouns - Singular Possessive

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession. It tells us who or what something belongs to.

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How do you form a singular possessive noun for a noun that ends in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James's book).

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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 cat'?

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the cat's

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What is the possessive form of 'the boy'?

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the boy's

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What is the possessive form of 'the player'?

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the player's

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How do you indicate possession for a singular noun?

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By adding 's or 's (e.g., the teacher's desk).

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What is the correct possessive form for 'the tires of the truck'?

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the truck's tires

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What is the correct possessive form for 'the hisses of the cat'?

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the cat's hisses

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What is the correct possessive form for 'the tail of the cat'?

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the cat's tail