Plural or Possessive

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What is a singular possessive noun?

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A singular possessive noun shows ownership by one person or thing, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'the dog's leash').

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Provide an example of a singular possessive noun in a sentence.

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My dad's truck was stolen.

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea, typically formed by adding 's' or 'es' (e.g., 'books', 'buses').

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Provide an example of a plural noun in a sentence.

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The books are sitting on my desk.

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What is a plural possessive noun?

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A plural possessive noun shows ownership by more than one person or thing, typically formed by adding an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., 'the dogs' owner').

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Provide an example of a plural possessive noun in a sentence.

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The children's books are being shipped today.

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Why do we use apostrophes in English?

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Apostrophes are used to show ownership (possessive) and to form contractions.

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What is the difference between a singular possessive and a plural possessive?

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A singular possessive indicates ownership by one (e.g., 'the cat's toy'), while a plural possessive indicates ownership by multiple (e.g., 'the cats' toys').

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How do you form the plural of a noun that ends in 'y'?

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If a noun ends in 'y' preceded by a consonant, change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es' (e.g., 'baby' becomes 'babies'). If it ends in a vowel, just add 's' (e.g., 'key' becomes 'keys').

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What is an example of a contraction using an apostrophe?

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An example of a contraction is 'don't', which combines 'do not'.