Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. For example, 'the dog's bone' means the bone belongs to the dog.

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How do you form a singular possessive noun?

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To form a singular possessive noun, add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun. For example, 'the girl's book'.

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How do you form a plural possessive noun?

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To form a plural possessive noun, add an apostrophe after the 's' if the noun is plural. For example, 'the girls' room'.

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What is the plural form of 'child'?

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The plural form of 'child' is 'children'.

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What is the correct plural possessive form for 'the toys of the children'?

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The correct plural possessive form is 'the children's toys'.

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What is the correct singular possessive form for 'the car of the boy'?

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The correct singular possessive form is 'the boy's car'.

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What is the plural possessive form for 'the books of the students'?

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The plural possessive form is 'the students' books'.

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Is 'children's' a singular or plural possessive noun?

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'Children's' is a plural possessive noun.

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What is the correct singular possessive form for 'the house of the cat'?

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The correct singular possessive form is 'the cat's house'.

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What is the plural possessive form for 'the hats of the men'?

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The plural possessive form is 'the men's hats'.