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. For example, 'the dog's bone' means the bone belongs to one dog.

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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. For example, 'the dogs' bone' means the bone belongs to multiple dogs.

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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'.

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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 girls' room'.

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

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To form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's', add an apostrophe and 's'. For example, 'the children's toys'.

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What is the possessive form of 'Dr. Smith'?

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The possessive form is 'Dr. Smith's', indicating something belongs to Dr. Smith.

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What is the correct possessive form for 'students' when indicating a project belonging to one student?

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The correct form is 'student's', as it shows possession by one student.

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What is the correct possessive form for 'students' when indicating a project belonging to multiple students?

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The correct form is 'students'', as it shows possession by multiple students.

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What does the phrase 'the cell phone's battery' indicate?

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It indicates that the battery belongs to the cell phone.

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What is the difference between 'wish's' and 'wishes'?

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'Wish's' is incorrect as it suggests possession, while 'wishes' is the correct plural form.