3A Possessive Nouns Flashcard

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. It often ends with an 's'. For example, 'the dog's bone' means the bone belongs to the dog.

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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 's'. For example, 'the girl's book'.

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

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add an apostrophe after the 's'. For example, 'the teachers' lounge'.

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

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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add 's. For example, 'the children's toys'.

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What is the possessive form of 'worker'?

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The possessive form is 'worker's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'men'?

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The possessive form is 'men's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'cat'?

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The possessive form is 'cat's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'tree'?

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The possessive form is 'tree's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'Liam'?

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The possessive form is 'Liam's'.

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Choose the correct possessive form: The (cats) toys are on the floor.

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The correct form is 'cats'.