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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' to a noun (e.g., 'dog's leash').

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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., 'Carmen's mom').

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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., 'students' play').

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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., 'children's toys').

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What is the correct possessive form of 'Dan TDM'?

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The correct possessive form is 'Dan TDM's' (e.g., 'Dan TDM's new book').

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What is the correct possessive form of 'Taylor Swift'?

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The correct possessive form is 'Taylor Swift's' (e.g., 'Taylor Swift's new music').

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What is the purpose of using possessive nouns in sentences?

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Possessive nouns indicate ownership or a relationship between nouns, clarifying who or what something belongs to.

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Can possessive nouns be used with inanimate objects?

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Yes, possessive nouns can be used with inanimate objects to indicate ownership (e.g., 'the car's engine').

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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How do you indicate joint possession with two nouns?

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To indicate joint possession, add an apostrophe and 's' to the last noun (e.g., 'Jack and Jill's house').