U2W4 Grammar Flashcard

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What is a plural possessive noun?

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A plural possessive noun shows ownership by more than one person or thing. For example, 'the dogs' owner' means the owner of multiple dogs.

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How do you form a plural possessive noun?

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To form a plural possessive noun, first make the noun plural, then add an apostrophe. For example, 'cats' becomes 'cats'' to show ownership.

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What is the correct possessive form of 'Uncle Gus' when indicating ownership of his stories?

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Uncle Gus's.

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What is the possessive form of a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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Simply add an apostrophe after the 's'. For example, 'the teachers' lounge'.

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What is the difference between a singular possessive noun and a plural possessive noun?

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A singular possessive noun shows ownership by one person or thing (e.g., 'the dog's toy'), while a plural possessive noun shows ownership by multiple (e.g., 'the dogs' toys').

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

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The students' projects were displayed in the hallway.

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How do you write the possessive form of 'family' when indicating ownership of history?

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Family's.

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What is the correct possessive form of 'cousins' when indicating ownership of their addresses?

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Cousins'.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows that something belongs to someone or something. For example, 'the girl's book' shows that the book belongs to the girl.

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What is the correct possessive form of 'pass' when indicating ownership of expiration dates?

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Pass's.