Possessive Nouns: Singular and Plural

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession of something.

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How do you form a singular possessive noun?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of a singular noun (e.g., the cat's toy).

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How do you form a plural possessive noun for nouns ending in 's'?

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Add only an apostrophe to the end of a plural noun that already ends in 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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How do you form a plural possessive noun for nouns not ending in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of a plural noun that does not end in 's' (e.g., the children's books).