Singular, Plural, Possessive Noun

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What is a singular noun?

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A singular noun refers to one person, place, thing, or idea. Example: 'cat'.

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. Example: 'cats'.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. Example: 'the cat's toy'.

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What is a singular possessive noun?

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A singular possessive noun indicates ownership by one person or thing. Example: 'the sailor's hat'.

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What is a plural possessive noun?

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A plural possessive noun indicates ownership by more than one person or thing. Example: 'the players' uniforms'.

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How do you form the plural of a noun?

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Typically, add 's' or 'es' to the end of the noun. Example: 'dog' becomes 'dogs', 'box' becomes 'boxes'.

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What is the difference between singular and plural nouns?

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Singular nouns refer to one item, while plural nouns refer to multiple items.

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the singular noun. Example: 'the girl's book'.

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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun?

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If the plural noun ends in 's', add only an apostrophe. If it does not end in 's', add an apostrophe and 's'. Example: 'the dogs' owner' vs. 'the children's toys'.

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What is an example of a sentence using a singular possessive noun?

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The dog's leash is red.