Grammar Review 1/5

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What is a plural possessive noun?

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A plural possessive noun shows that something belongs to 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 the plural possessive of a noun that ends in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe after the 's'. For example, 'the teachers' lounge' refers to the lounge of multiple teachers.

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What is the plural possessive form of 'chipmunk'?

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chipmunks' (as in 'the chipmunks' cheeks').

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What is the plural possessive form of 'farmer'?

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farmers' (as in 'the farmers' fields').

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What does the root word 'flex' mean?

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to bend.

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What is dialogue in a story?

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A conversation between/amongst characters.

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What does the suffix '-est' indicate?

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It means 'most' or 'the highest degree of'.

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What does the word 'largest' mean?

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most large.

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How do you identify a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership and is usually formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' or just an apostrophe for plural nouns.

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What is an example of a singular possessive noun?

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The cat's toy (the toy belonging to one cat).