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., 'dog' becomes 'dog'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., 'dogs' becomes 'dogs').

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What is the possessive form of 'boy'?

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The possessive form of 'boy' is 'boy's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'teacher'?

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The possessive form of 'teacher' is 'teacher's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'boys'?

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The possessive form of 'boys' is 'boys''.

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What is the possessive form of 'girl'?

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The possessive form of 'girl' is 'girl's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'children'?

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The possessive form of 'children' is 'children's'.

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How do you write 'the book of the girl' using a possessive noun?

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You write it as 'the girl's book'.

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How do you write 'the toys of the boys' using a possessive noun?

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You write it as 'the boys' toys'.