Singular/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 end of the noun (e.g., 'the dog's bone').

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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' at the end of the plural noun (e.g., 'the dogs' park').

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

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For singular nouns ending in 's', you can add either an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'James's book') or just an apostrophe (e.g., 'James' book'). Both forms are acceptable.

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What is the possessive form of 'class'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'friend'?

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

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What is the possessive form of 'friends'?

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The possessive form of 'friends' is 'friends''.

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How do you fix the error in 'The farmer horse is in the field'?

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The correct form is 'The farmer's horse is in the field'.

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What is the possessive form of 'visitor'?

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

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When do you use an apostrophe in possessive nouns?

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You use an apostrophe to indicate ownership. For singular nouns, add 's'; for plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe.

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What is the difference between 'class's' and 'classes'?

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'Class's' is the possessive form of the singular noun 'class', while 'classes' is the plural form of 'class'.