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Define a singular possessive noun.
Shows that one person, place, or thing owns something.
Define a plural possessive noun.
A plural noun that shows ownership.
What is the rule for making a singular noun possessive?
Add an apostrophe and an 's' ('s).
What is the rule for making a plural noun that ends in 's' possessive?
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What is the rule for making a plural noun that does not end in 's' possessive?
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'man'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'mouse'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'child'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'ferry'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'pony'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'leaf'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'tooth'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'worker'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'bus'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'foot'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'penny'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'tomato'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'desk'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'pear'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'eye'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'goose'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'boss'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'student'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'half'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'mosquito'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'school'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'porch'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'day'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'knife'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'brush'.
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Write the singular and plural possessive form of 'church'.
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Study Notes
Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns
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Singular Possessive Noun: Indicates ownership by one person, place, or thing.
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Plural Possessive Noun: Indicates ownership by multiple entities.
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Forming Singular Possessive: Add an apostrophe followed by "s" ('s) to the singular noun.
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Forming Plural Possessive for Nouns Ending in "s": Simply add an apostrophe after the "s".
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Forming Plural Possessive for Nouns Not Ending in "s": Add apostrophe followed by "s" ('s).
Examples of Possessive Forms
- Man: Singular - man's; Plural - men's
- Mouse: Singular - mouse's; Plural - mice's
- Child: Singular - child's; Plural - children's
- Ferry: Singular - ferry's; Plural - ferries'
- Pony: Singular - pony's; Plural - ponies'
- Leaf: Singular - leaf's; Plural - leaves'
- Tooth: Singular - tooth's; Plural - teeth's
- Worker: Singular - worker's; Plural - workers'
- Bus: Singular - bus's; Plural - buses'
- Foot: Singular - foot's; Plural - feet's
- Penny: Singular - penny's; Plural - pennies'
- Tomato: Singular - tomato's; Plural - tomatoes'
- Desk: Singular - desk's; Plural - desks'
- Pear: Singular - pear's; Plural - pears'
- Eye: Singular - eye's; Plural - eyes'
- Goose: Singular - goose's; Plural - geese's
- Boss: Singular - boss's; Plural - bosses'
- Student: Singular - student's; Plural - students'
- Half: Singular - half's; Plural - halves'
- Mosquito: Singular - mosquito's; Plural - mosquitoes'
- School: Reiterated example of student's; students' for plural.
- Porch: Singular - porch's; Plural - porches'
- Day: Singular - day's; Plural - days'
- Knife: Singular - knife's; Plural - knives'
- Brush: Singular - brush's; Plural - brushes'
- Church: Singular - church's; Plural - churches'
- Bush: Singular - bush's; Plural - bushes'
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Test your knowledge on singular and plural possessive nouns with this quiz. Understand the rules for ownership in nouns and how to form them correctly. Perfect for students looking to enhance their grammar skills.