Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns

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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. It is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' to the noun (e.g., the boy's book).

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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. It is formed by adding an apostrophe after the 's' of the plural noun (e.g., the teachers' lounge).

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How do you form the singular possessive of a noun that ends in 's'?

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For singular nouns that end in 's', you can add either an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James's book) or just an apostrophe (e.g., James' book), depending on style preference.

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What is the possessive form of 'the cat'?

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The cat's.

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What is the possessive form of 'the dogs'?

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The dogs'.

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How do you change 'the boys' toys' to a singular possessive?

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The boy's toy.

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What is the correct possessive form for 'the teachers' meeting'?

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The teachers' meeting.

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How do you express ownership for multiple items belonging to one person?

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Use the singular possessive form (e.g., the teacher's books).

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What is the possessive form of 'the children'?

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The children's.

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How do you form the plural possessive of a noun that does not end in 's'?

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Add 's' after the apostrophe (e.g., the men's room).