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American English Grammar
Possessive noun
Learning objectives
  • Learn the definition of a possessive noun
  • Study examples of possessive nouns
Definition of a possessive noun

  • A possessive noun is:

    • a noun that owns, or is closely related to, something else

    • usually formed by adding the letter "s" and an apostrophe ('s)
Examples of possessive nouns

  • Possessive nouns formed by adding an apostrophe and the letter "s" to a singular noun that does not end in "s"

    • The new car is Joe's.

  • Possessive nouns formed by adding an apostrophe alone or an apostrophe and the letter "s" to a singular noun that does end in "s"

    • The bus' seats are very uncomfortable.

    • The bus's seats are very uncomfortable.

  • Possessive nouns formed by adding an apostrophe and the letter "s" to a plural noun that does not end in "s"

    • The women's team was ready to compete.

  • Possessive nouns formed by adding an apostrophe to a plural noun that does end in "s"

    • The birds' chirping kept her up all night.









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