Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. It tells us who something belongs to.

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How do you form the singular possessive of a noun?

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To form the singular possessive, add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun (e.g., Ava becomes Ava's).

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What is the possessive form of 'sneaker'?

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The possessive form of 'sneaker' is 'sneaker's'.

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Identify the possessive noun in this sentence: 'The cat's toy is on the floor.'

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The possessive noun is 'cat's'.

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What does the apostrophe in a possessive noun indicate?

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The apostrophe indicates that something belongs to someone or something.

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How do you write the possessive form of a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., the dogs' park).

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What is the possessive form of 'Bryan'?

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The possessive form of 'Bryan' is 'Bryan's'.

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Identify the possessive noun in this sentence: 'Aaron's backpack is blue.'

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The possessive noun is 'Aaron's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'children'?

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The possessive form of 'children' is 'children's'.

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How do you form the possessive of a noun that does not end in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the girl's book).