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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To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., teacher -> teacher's).

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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., girls -> girls').

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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 -> children's).

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What is the possessive form of 'sheep'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'deer'?

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The possessive form of 'deer' is 'deer'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 dog's leash was left at home.

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What is the possessive form of 'children'?

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

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How would you express 'the car of the boys' using a possessive noun?

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The boys' car.