Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It indicates that something belongs to someone or something.

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun (e.g., the dog's leash).

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

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Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the children's toys).

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What is the possessive form of 'baby'?

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The possessive form is 'baby's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'ducks'?

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The possessive form is 'ducks''.

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What is the difference between singular possessive and plural possessive?

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Singular possessive shows ownership by one (e.g., the cat's toy), while plural possessive shows ownership by more than one (e.g., the cats' toys).

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Identify the possessive form: 'artists' paintings'. Is it singular or plural?

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It is plural possessive.

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Identify the possessive form: 'children's books'. Is it singular or plural?

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It is plural possessive.

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What is the possessive form of 'teacher'?

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The possessive form is 'teacher's'.