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What is the correct way to indicate possession for a singular noun?
What is the correct way to indicate possession for a singular noun?
Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of possessive ‘s for multiple owners each having one item?
Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of possessive ‘s for multiple owners each having one item?
Which of the following is NOT a correct use of 's?
Which of the following is NOT a correct use of 's?
When indicating possession of objects, which form should be used instead of ‘s?
When indicating possession of objects, which form should be used instead of ‘s?
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In which of the following cases is ‘s used correctly for a plural noun?
In which of the following cases is ‘s used correctly for a plural noun?
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What does the question word 'whose' ask?
What does the question word 'whose' ask?
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Which of the following correctly distinguishes between whose and who's?
Which of the following correctly distinguishes between whose and who's?
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Study Notes
Possessive 's
- Used to show that something belongs to a person, pet, or in relationships.
- Also used to show ownership of shops and houses.
Possessive 's - Formation
- Singular noun + 's: e.g., Mike's car
- Plural noun ending in -s + ':': e.g., the girls' room
- Irregular plural nouns (not ending in -s) + 's': e.g., the children's toys
- Multiple owners/possessors: Add 's only to the last noun. e.g., Mike and Sue's house
- Multiple possessions per owner/possessor: Add 's after each person's name. e.g., Mike's and Sue's cars.
'Of' vs. Possessive 's'
- Use 'of' for things, not people/pets.
- Compound nouns (e.g., city centre) are often used without 'of' or 's'.
Whose
- Used to ask about possession.
- Can be used with or without a noun.
- Examples:
- Whose car is this?
- Whose is this?
- Answers using possessive 's':
- Mike's.
- The car's.
Whose vs. Who's
- Whose: Shows possession ("of who").
- Who's: Short for "who is" or "who has".
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Test your understanding of the possessive 's in English grammar with this quiz. Explore its usage in showing ownership, differentiating between 'whose' and 'who's', and learn about the correct formation rules. Improve your grammar skills with practical examples and scenarios.
