Possessive Nouns-Singular and Plural

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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' for singular nouns, or just an apostrophe for plural nouns that already end in 's'.

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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 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 only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., 'the girls' room').

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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 'dad'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'girl'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'puppy'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'frog'?

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The possessive form of 'frog' (plural) is 'frogs''.

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In the sentence 'My daughter's picture turned out great,' what does 'daughter's' indicate?

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In this sentence, 'daughter's' indicates that the picture belongs to the daughter.

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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.