Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging, indicating 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., cat -> cat's).

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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., cats -> cats').

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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., children -> children's).

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What is the possessive form of 'the tails of the cats'?

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The cats' tails.

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What is the possessive form of 'the hooves of the deer'?

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The deer's hooves.

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What is the possessive form of 'the efforts of the workers'?

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The workers' efforts.

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What is the possessive form of 'the effect of the fire'?

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The fire's effect.

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Is 'children's' singular or plural possessive?

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Plural possessive.

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What does the apostrophe indicate in possessive nouns?

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The apostrophe indicates ownership.