Possessive vs Plural Nouns Grammar Flashcard

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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' (e.g., brother's, dog's).

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun indicates more than one person, place, thing, or idea. It is typically formed by adding 's' or 'es' (e.g., brothers, dogs).

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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' (e.g., the cat's toy).

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

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To form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., the dogs' owner).

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

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To form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's', add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., children's books).

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What is the difference between 'brothers' and 'brother's'?

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'Brothers' is plural, meaning more than one brother. 'Brother's' is possessive, indicating something belonging to one brother.

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Identify the possessive form of 'Italy'.

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The possessive form of 'Italy' is 'Italy's'.

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What is the correct form: 'students majoring' or 'students major'?

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'Students majoring' is correct as it indicates the ongoing action of students in their major.

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What does it mean if a noun is plural?

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If a noun is plural, it refers to more than one of that noun.

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

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An example is: 'The teacher's book is on the desk.'