Possessive Nouns-Singular and Plural

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It tells us to whom or to what something belongs.

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How do you form a possessive noun for a singular noun?

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

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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 books).

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What is the possessive form of 'girl'?

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girl's.

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What is the possessive form of 'dad'?

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dad's.

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What is the possessive form of 'principal'?

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principal's for one principal, principals' for more than one.

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What is the possessive form of 'owl'?

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owl's for one owl, owls' for more than one.

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What is the possessive form of 'puppy'?

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puppy's.

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What is the difference between 'girl's' and 'girls'?

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'girl's' shows ownership (e.g., the girl's book), while 'girls' is just the plural form.