Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (or just an apostrophe for plural nouns ending in 's') to a noun.

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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 an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., 'the dog's leash').

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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 only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., 'the dogs' park').

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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 an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., 'the children's toys').

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What is the possessive form of 'mom'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'Fred'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'boys'?

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The possessive form of 'boys' is 'boys'' (for plural) or 'boy's' (for singular).

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How do you indicate possession for a name ending in 's', like 'James'?

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For a name ending in 's', you can add either an apostrophe and 's' (James's) or just an apostrophe (James'). Both forms are acceptable.

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What is the correct possessive form for 'children'?

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The correct possessive form for 'children' is 'children's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'team' when referring to Kevin's team?

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The possessive form is 'Kevin's team'.