What are possessive nouns?

Possessive nouns are nouns that show ownership or a relationship between two things. In essence, they answer the question "Whose?"

How are they formed?

1. Singular Nouns: Add an apostrophe (') and the letter "s"

   Example: The dog's collar

2. Plural Nouns ending in "s": Add only an apostrophe (')

   Example: The girls' toys

3. Plural Nouns not ending in "s": Add an apostrophe (') and the letter "s"

   Example: The children's books

4. Proper Nouns (names): Follow the same rules as above

   Singular Example: Chris's car Plural Example: The Smiths' house

Types and Examples

1. Singular Possessive Nouns:

• The cat's paw prints were all over the table.
• My friend's birthday party is next week.
• The teacher's desk is always organized.
• The tree's leaves turned golden in the fall.
• The city's skyline is breathtaking at night.

2. Plural Possessive Nouns (ending in "s"):

• The dogs' tails wagged excitedly.
• The students' exams were graded quickly.
• The horses' hooves pounded the ground.
• The employees' salaries were increased.
• The countries' flags flew high.