Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship, indicating that something belongs to someone or something.

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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For 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 'the feet'?

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The possessive form is 'the feet's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the houses'?

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The possessive form is 'the houses'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the women'?

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The possessive form is 'the women's'.

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What is the possessive form of 'the guitar'?

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The possessive form is 'the guitar's'.

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What is the difference between singular and plural possessive nouns?

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Singular possessive nouns indicate ownership by one person or thing, while plural possessive nouns indicate ownership by multiple people or things.

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Provide an example of a possessive noun in a sentence.

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The cat's toy is under the couch.