Apostrophes to Show Possession: Possessives

Apostrophes to Show Possession: Possessives

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English, Other

11th Grade - University

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This video tutorial explains how to form possessives in English for various types of nouns. It covers singular nouns ending and not ending in S, plural nouns ending and not ending in S, compound nouns, and joint versus individual ownership. The tutorial provides rules and examples for each case, helping learners understand the correct use of apostrophes in possessive forms.

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

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What is the general rule for forming the possessive of a singular noun?

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Explain how to form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 'S'.

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What is the process for forming the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 'S'?

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How do you form the possessive of compound nouns?

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When two or more persons own something jointly, how is the possessive form constructed?

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What is the difference in possessive form when two or more persons possess an item individually?

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