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 a possessive noun for a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the dog's bone).

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How do you form a possessive noun for 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 a possessive noun for 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 'the boy'?

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The boy's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the boys'?

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The boys'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the cat'?

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The cat's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the cats'?

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The cats'.

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How do you identify a possessive noun in a sentence?

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Look for nouns that show ownership, often indicated by an apostrophe.

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What does the possessive noun 'the sky's clouds' mean?

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It means the clouds that belong to or are in the sky.