Plurals vs. Possessives

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'cats' is the plural of 'cat.'

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. For example, 'girl's' indicates that something belongs to a girl.

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How do you form the plural of most nouns?

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Most nouns form their plural by adding 's' at the end. For example, 'dog' becomes 'dogs.'

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe and 's.' For example, 'the dog's toy' means the toy belongs to the dog.

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What is the plural of 'leaf'?

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The plural of 'leaf' is 'leaves.'

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What is the possessive form of 'cat'?

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The possessive form of 'cat' is 'cat's,' indicating something that belongs to the cat.

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When do you use 'girls' instead of 'girl's'?

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Use 'girls' when referring to more than one girl. Use 'girl's' to show something that belongs to one girl.

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What is the plural of 'goat'?

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The plural of 'goat' is 'goats.'

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What is the possessive form of 'president'?

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The possessive form of 'president' is 'president's,' indicating something that belongs to the president.

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How do you identify a possessive noun in a sentence?

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A possessive noun often has an apostrophe before the 's' (for singular) or just an apostrophe (for plural) to show ownership.