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

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How do you form a plural possessive noun for nouns ending in 's'?

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For plural nouns that already end in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., the teachers' lounge).

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What is the possessive form of 'kitten'?

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The possessive form is 'kitten's' (e.g., the kitten's toy).

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What is the possessive form of 'farmer'?

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The possessive form is 'farmer's' (e.g., the farmer's field).

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What is the possessive form of 'chipmunk'?

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The possessive form is 'chipmunk's' (e.g., the chipmunk's cheeks).

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What is the plural form of 'teacher'?

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The plural form is 'teachers'.

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How do you write the plural possessive of 'teacher'?

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The plural possessive is 'teachers'' (e.g., the teachers' desks).

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What is the possessive form of 'clock'?

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The possessive form is 'clock's' (e.g., the clock's time).

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How do you write the plural possessive of 'clock'?

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The plural possessive is 'clocks'' (e.g., the clocks' times).