Apostrophe S (possession)

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What does the apostrophe S ('s) indicate in a word?

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It shows possession, meaning something belongs to someone or something.

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How do you show possession for a singular noun that ends in 's'?

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You can add 's or just an apostrophe (') after the 's', e.g., James's book or James' book.

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What is the correct form for showing possession for multiple nouns?

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Add an apostrophe after the 's' at the end of the plural noun, e.g., the dogs' park.

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What is the difference between 'dog's' and 'dogs''?

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'Dog's' shows possession for one dog, while 'dogs'' shows possession for multiple dogs.

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

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Add 's to the end of the noun, e.g., the cat's toy.

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What is the possessive form of 'woman'?

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The possessive form is 'woman's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'women'?

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The possessive form is 'women's'.

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How do you show possession for a noun that is plural but does not end in 's'?

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Add 's to the end of the noun, e.g., children's toys.

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What is the correct possessive form for 'ox'?

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The possessive form is 'ox's'.

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What is the correct possessive form for 'oxen'?

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The possessive form is 'oxen's'.