Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It indicates that something belongs to someone or something.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun (e.g., cat -> cat's).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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

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Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., dogs -> dogs').

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., children -> children's).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the possessive form of 'woman'?

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women's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the possessive form of 'warrior'?

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warrior's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the possessive form of 'cars'?

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cars'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the possessive form of 'teacher'?

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teacher's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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Is 'car's' singular or plural possessive?

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Singular possessive.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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Is 'teachers'' singular or plural possessive?

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Plural possessive.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D