ESL: Possessive Noun Practice

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' for singular nouns, or just an apostrophe for plural nouns that already end in 's'.

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by 's'. For example, 'the dog's leash'.

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

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe. For example, 'the teachers' lounge'.

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

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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add an apostrophe followed by 's'. For example, 'the children's toys'.

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What is the possessive form of 'pilot'?

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The possessive form of 'pilot' is 'pilot's' for singular and 'pilots'' for plural.

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What is the possessive form of 'firefighter'?

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The possessive form of 'firefighter' is 'firefighter's' for singular and 'firefighters'' for plural.

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What is the possessive form of 'car'?

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The possessive form of 'car' is 'car's' for singular and 'cars'' for plural.

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What is the possessive form of 'mail carrier'?

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The possessive form of 'mail carrier' is 'mail carrier's' for singular and 'mail carriers'' for plural.

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How would you write 'the training of the pilots' in possessive form?

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You would write it as 'the pilots' training'.

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How would you write 'the job of the firefighter' in possessive form?

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You would write it as 'the firefighter's job'.