Singular and Plural Possessive nouns

A possessive noun tells us who (or what) owns or has something. Possessives answer the question "Whose?" Study the following rule and examples and then try the practice exercises.

Rule 1: to make a singular word possessive, just add 's

Tom => Tom's fault Kathy => Kathy's job the doctor => the doctor's coat the Jones => the Jones's house

Possessive nouns (plural)

Plural nouns follow slightly different rules for making them possessive. Study the following rules and then complete the practice exercises.

Rule 1: add ' to a regular plural noun which ends in s

dogs => dogs' leashes teachers => teachers' desks

Rule 2: if the plural noun does not end in s, add 's

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