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1 SPI 0501.1.1 Singular/Plural Possessive Nouns Introductory Video

2 Possessive nouns are used to show possession (owning, or having). Possessive nouns are used to show possession (owning, or having).

3 The boy's shirt is too small. The word “boy's" is the possessive noun. It tells you that the noun “shirt" belongs to the boy. The boy owns, or possesses the shirt. Add 's to the end of a singular noun to make it possessive.

4 The car's door is open. The word “car's" is the possessive noun. It tells you that the noun “doors" belongs to the car. The car owns, or possesses the door.

5 We saw the children's school. children + 's children + 's Add only the apostrophe (') to the end of a plural noun that ends with an s. Add only the apostrophe (') to the end of a plural noun that ends with an s.

6 My brothers' names are Josh and Scott. brothers + ' brothers + ' Optional: If the noun is singular and ends with an s, add 's or add only the apostrophe ('). Optional: If the noun is singular and ends with an s, add 's or add only the apostrophe (').

7 The bus's engine stopped. The bus' engine stopped. Note: Most sources recommend the shorter version if the ending "iz" sound is not wanted. Note: Most sources recommend the shorter version if the ending "iz" sound is not wanted.

8 Possessive Game Grammar Practice Park Grammar Practice Park


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