Possessive Nouns (Grade 4)

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession. It indicates that something belongs to someone.

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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 leash).

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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 teachers' lounge).

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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 'Carmen'?

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Carmen's.

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What is the possessive form of 'Matthew'?

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Matthew's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the teachers'?

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the teachers'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the girls'?

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the girls'.

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Which is correct: 'the dog's leash' or 'the dogs' leash'?

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the dog's leash (indicating one dog).

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Which is correct: 'the teachers lounge' or 'the teachers' lounge'?

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the teachers' lounge (indicating the lounge belongs to multiple teachers).