Plural & Possessive Nouns

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun is a word that means more than one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'cats' is the plural of 'cat.'

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How do you form the plural of most nouns?

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To form the plural of most nouns, you add 's' to the end of the word. For example, 'dog' becomes 'dogs.'

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What is a possessive noun?

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

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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 and 's'. For example, 'the girl's book' means the book belongs to the girl.

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

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To form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's', add only an apostrophe. For example, 'the teachers' lounge' means the lounge belongs to the teachers.

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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 possessive form of 'April'?

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

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What is the plural form of 'mouse'?

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The plural form of 'mouse' is 'mice.'

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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'. For example, 'baby' becomes 'babies.'

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What is the plural form of 'foot'?

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The plural form of 'foot' is 'feet.'