Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. It tells us who something belongs to.

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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' to the end of the noun (e.g., the dog's bone).

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What is the possessive form of 'winter'?

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winter's

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How do you form a plural possessive noun?

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To form a plural possessive noun, add an apostrophe after the 's' if the noun is plural (e.g., the dogs' park).

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What is the possessive form of 'school'?

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school's

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What is the possessive form of 'chipmunks'?

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chipmunks'.

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What is the possessive form of 'farmers'?

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farmers'.

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What is the possessive form of 'clocks'?

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clocks'.

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What does the apostrophe in a possessive noun indicate?

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The apostrophe indicates that something belongs to someone or something.

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Can you give an example of a singular possessive noun in a sentence?

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The cat's toy is on the floor.