270 Singular Possessive Nouns

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What is a singular possessive noun?

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A singular possessive noun shows ownership by one person or thing. It is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' to the noun.

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

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For nouns that end in 's', you can add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James's book) or just an apostrophe (e.g., James' book), depending on style.

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What is the possessive form of 'Kira'?

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Kira's

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What is the possessive form of 'Mrs. Reed'?

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Mrs. Reed's

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What is the possessive form of 'Salem'?

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Salem's

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What is the possessive form of 'Ms. Nowak'?

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Ms. Nowak's

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What is the possessive form of 'Mrs. Brisbane'?

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Mrs. Brisbane's

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Give an example of a sentence using a singular possessive noun.

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Kira's pencil is on the table.

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What does the apostrophe in a possessive noun indicate?

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The apostrophe indicates ownership.

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Can you give an example of a singular possessive noun in a question?

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Whose book is this? It's Kira's.