Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession, indicating that something belongs to someone or something.

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How do you form a singular possessive noun?

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To form a singular possessive noun, add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the dog's toy).

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How do you form a plural possessive noun for regular nouns?

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For regular nouns that are plural, add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' toys).

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How do you form a plural possessive noun for irregular nouns?

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For irregular plural nouns, add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the children's books).

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Identify the possessive noun in the sentence: 'The cat's toy is missing.'

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The possessive noun is 'cat's', indicating that the toy belongs to the cat.

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Identify the possessive noun in the sentence: 'The teachers' lounge is closed.'

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The possessive noun is 'teachers'', indicating that the lounge belongs to multiple teachers.

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What is the difference between singular and plural possessive nouns?

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Singular possessive nouns show ownership by one person or thing, while plural possessive nouns show ownership by multiple people or things.

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Correct the following sentence: 'The womens' meeting is at 3 PM.'

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The correct sentence is: 'The women's meeting is at 3 PM.'

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What is the possessive form of the name 'Matthew'?

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The possessive form is 'Matthew's', indicating something belongs to Matthew.

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In the sentence 'The dogs' owner is here', is 'dogs'' singular or plural?

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'Dogs'' is plural, indicating ownership by multiple dogs.