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Both forms are possessive nouns:
- boy's is the possessive form of the singular noun boy.
- boys' is the possessive form of the plural noun boys.
Examples:
This boy's scores have qualified him for the finals. (singular)
All of the boys' scores have qualified them for the finals. (plural)
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Can plural and possessive nouns be used in one sentence?
Yes, they can; for example:The boys ran for the school bus. (plural noun, boys)The boy's parents bought him a bicycle. (singular possessive noun, boy's; plural noun parents)Both boys' bicycles were blue. (plural possessive noun, boys'; plural noun, bicycles)
What kind of noun is boys'?
The word boys' is the possessive form of the plural noun boys.Example: The boys' locker-room is at the end of this corridor.
What is the singular possessive form of boy.?
singular possessive: boy'splural possessive: boys'
What is the plural possessive for the word boy?
The plural form of the noun boy is boys.The plural possessive form is boys'.
How do you change singular possessive noun to plural?
To change a singular possessive noun to a plural possessive noun, first you must change the noun from a singular noun to a plural noun. The reason for this is that plural nouns can take different forms which will determine how the plural possessive is formed. Examples:A plural noun that ends with the letter s, just add an apostrophe after the ending s (s').singular noun, boy; plural noun, boys; plural possessive boys'An irregular plural noun that does not end with s, add anapostrophes ('s) to the end of the word.singular noun, child; plural noun, children; plural possessive children's
Can plural and possessive nouns be used in one sentence?
Yes, they can; for example:The boys ran for the school bus. (plural noun, boys)The boy's parents bought him a bicycle. (singular possessive noun, boy's; plural noun parents)Both boys' bicycles were blue. (plural possessive noun, boys'; plural noun, bicycles)
Does boys use an apostrophe?
It depends on how the word 'boys' is used. If it is a plural noun, then no. The boys chased the dog. If is is a singular possessive noun, then yes. The boy's dog chased him. If it is a plural possessive noun, then yes. The boys' dogs chased them.
What is the plural possessive form of boys?
The plural form of the noun boy is boys.The plural possessive form is boys'.Example: The boys' coach is Mr. Potter. (the coach of the boys)Of course if you are referring to some property of the toys, the possessive would fall on the noun "toys" for which the possessive form would be toys' (for the same reason illustrated above).
What is the plural of boy?
The word boy's is the singular possessive of the noun boy.The plural noun is boys.The plural possessive form is boys'.Example: The boys' locker room is at the end of this corridor.
What kind of noun is boys'?
The word boys' is the possessive form of the plural noun boys.Example: The boys' locker-room is at the end of this corridor.
What kind noun is boys?
The word boys' is the possessive form of the plural noun boys.Example: The boys' locker-room is at the end of this corridor.
What is the singular possessive form for toys?
Single possessive = the toy's box. Plural possessive = the toys' boxes
What is the singular possessive form of boy.?
singular possessive: boy'splural possessive: boys'
How does a plural in a sentence differ from a plural possessive?
A plural (noun) in a sentence is simply a word for two or more people, places, or things.A plural possessive (noun) is a word for two or more people, places, or things that indicate that something in the sentence belongs to that noun.A plural possessive noun is indicated by an apostrophe at the end of a plural noun ending with an s (s'), or an apostrophe s ('s) at the end of a plural noun that doesn't end with s.Examples:The boys went to the locker room. (plural noun: boys)They went to the boys' locker room. (plural possessive noun: boys')
What is the plural possessive for the word boy?
The plural form of the noun boy is boys.The plural possessive form is boys'.
What is a the plural possession of a noun?
Depends on the noun. Apple would be apples' in the plural possessive. Cherrywould be cherries'. Monkey, which would be monkeys'. Cactus would be cacti's. Chorus would be choruses'. There are many other examples out there. *To make the plural possessive add and apostrophe after the 's'. The boys lied to their mothers. Boys = plural. The boys' mother were very angry. Boys' = plural possessive.
Is boys an adjective?
Not technically. It is a possessive form of the noun, which like an adjective modifies another noun.These are often classed separately from true adjectives, as they may be made from most nouns.
