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What does the possessive ‘s indicate in a sentence?
What does the possessive ‘s indicate in a sentence?
How is the possessive form created for a plural noun that ends in ‘s’?
How is the possessive form created for a plural noun that ends in ‘s’?
In which situation should you use ‘whose’?
In which situation should you use ‘whose’?
When dealing with multiple people and each person has their own item, how should the possessive form be constructed?
When dealing with multiple people and each person has their own item, how should the possessive form be constructed?
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Which phrase is correct for identifying possession?
Which phrase is correct for identifying possession?
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What is the correct possessive form for the singular noun 'child'?
What is the correct possessive form for the singular noun 'child'?
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Which of the following shows the correct possessive form for the plural noun 'cats'?
Which of the following shows the correct possessive form for the plural noun 'cats'?
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How is the possessive form of the singular noun 'team' correctly formed?
How is the possessive form of the singular noun 'team' correctly formed?
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Which example demonstrates the correct use of possessive form for a plural noun not ending in 's'?
Which example demonstrates the correct use of possessive form for a plural noun not ending in 's'?
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What is the correct formation of the possessive for the word 'friends'?
What is the correct formation of the possessive for the word 'friends'?
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Study Notes
Possessive 's
- Used to indicate possession, typically of people or pets, and relationships between people. Also used for shops and houses.
- Singular noun + 's: e.g., Mike's
- Plural noun ending in -s + ': e.g., The Smiths' house
- Irregular plural noun NOT ending in -s + 's: e.g., The children's toys
- Multiple owners: Add 's only after the last noun. E.g., John and Mary's car
- Multiple owners, each with one item: Add 's after each person/owner if each has a separate item E.g., John's and Mary's shoes.
'Of' vs. Possessive 's'
- Use 'of' for possession of things not people or pets. E.g., the center of the city.
- Compound nouns ("city center") often combined without 'of'.
'Whose' Use
- Used to ask about possession.
- Can be used with or without a noun after it: e.g., Whose is this? or Whose car is that?
- Answering with possessive 's' format: e.g., Mike's
'Whose' vs. 'Who's'
- 'Whose' refers to possession.
- 'Who's' is a contraction for "who is".
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Test your knowledge on the correct usage of the possessive 's' and the interrogative 'whose'. This quiz covers rules about ownership, plural forms, and differentiating between 'whose' and 'who's'. Enhance your grammar skills with practical examples.
