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Can you explain plural possessive nouns and singular possessions?
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
A singular possessive noun is a word for oneperson, place, or thing that indicates possession.
A plural possessive noun is a word for two or more people, places, or things that indicates possession.
Possession is indicated by adding an apostrophe s ('s) or just an apostrophe (') to the end of the noun.
EXAMPLES
Singular: The man's hat blew off.
Plural: The men's hats blew off.
Singular: My mom's meeting is at four.
Plural: Our moms' meeting is at four.
Singular: Dr. Morris' office is down the hall. or Dr. Morris's office is down the hall. (both are accepted)
Plural: The Morrises' children are twins.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
In plural possessive nouns, an apostrophe is added after the "s" to show that multiple people or things possess something (e.g. "the students' books"). In singular possession, an apostrophe is used before the "s" to indicate that one person or thing possesses something (e.g. "the student's book").
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Do I drop the y and add ies for a possessive noun?
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