How do you form possessive nouns in English?

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To form possessive nouns in English, you typically add an apostrophe + "s" ('s) to the end of the noun. Here are some examples: Singular nouns: The cat's tail John's car Plural nouns that don't end in "s": The children's toys The men's jackets Plural nouns that already end in "s": The...
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To form possessive nouns in English, you typically add an apostrophe + "s" ('s) to the end of the noun. Here are some examples: Singular nouns: The cat's tail John's car Plural nouns that don't end in "s": The children's toys The men's jackets Plural nouns that already end in "s": The dogs' leashes The girls' dresses Keep in mind that there are some exceptions and special cases, but the general rule is to use the apostrophe + "s" to indicate possession. read less
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Possessive nouns are formed from the basic versions of nouns by adding an apostrophe and the letter “s”
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Possessive nouns are formed from the basic versions of nouns by adding an apostrophe and the letter “s”: for instance, “boy” becomes “boy's.” The possessives of plural nouns normally only add an apostrophe, not an additional “s”: “boys” becomes...
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Possessive nouns are formed from the basic versions of nouns by adding an apostrophe and the letter “s”: for instance, “boy” becomes “boy's.” The possessives of plural nouns normally only add an apostrophe, not an additional “s”: “boys” becomes “boys'.” Possessive nouns don't always indicate literal ownership. read less
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Add 's to the noun. Eg: Celia's
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