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Yes, an apostrophe is used to change a noun into a possessive form.
Singular possessives are formed by adding an apostrophe s ('s) to the end of a noun.
For plural nouns that end in s, the possessive is formed by adding an apostrophe after the existing s (')
For irregular plural nouns that don't end with s, the possessive is formed by adding the apostrophe s ('s) to the end of the word, the same as for a singular noun.
Example singular possessive nouns:
the cover of the book = the book's cover
the teacher of our class = our class's teacher
the coat of the child = the child's coat
the shoes of the man = the man's shoes
the house of my neighbor = my neighbor's house
Example plural possessive nouns:
the covers of the books = the books' covers
the assembly of classes = the classes' assembly
the coats of the children = the children's coats
shoes for men = men's shoes
the houses of the neighbors = the neighbors' houses
Note: The possessive forms of pronouns do not use an apostrophe to indicate possession.
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What type pronoun uses an apostrophe to form the possessive?
A possessive pronoun uses an apostrophe to show possession, such as "one's" or "someone's."
What is the possessive form of its?
The singular possessive form of the noun "it" is "its". Note that there is no apostrophe in the possessive form of "it". The apostrophe is only used after "it" when used as a contraction of "it is".
Where does a possessive apostrophe in the word playmate go?
The possessive is the standard form - playmate's - and the possessive of the plural can use only the apostrophe - playmates' - in accordance with standard usage.
How do you use Luis on an apostrophe?
To use an apostrophe correctly with "Luis", you would write it as "Luis' " to indicate possession. For example, "Luis' car" means the car belongs to Luis. If the name ends with an "s" like "Luis", you can choose to add only an apostrophe after the "s" for possessive form.
What is the possessive form of pronoun It?
The possessive pronoun is its (no apostrophe).
Is Its' a correct plural possessive form?
No, but its without the apostrophe is the correct, the singular possessive form of the pronoun it. Pronouns do not use an apostrophe to show possession.The plural of it is they/them.The possessive of they is their/theirs.example: Mr Smith is their teacher. And that classroom is theirs.
What does an apostrophe at the end of a word symbolize?
An apostrophe at the end of a word usually indicates that letters have been omitted to indicate a contraction, such as "can't" for "cannot" or "won't" for "will not." It can also indicate possession when used before the letter "s", such as "Sarah's book."
Is the boys team a singular or plural possessive?
Possession is shown by use of an apostrophe. A singular noun forms the possessive by adding an apostrophe s ('s) to the end of the word. A plural noun forms the possessive by adding an apostrophe (') after the ending s or adding an apostrophe s ('s) to the end of an irregular plural noun.The singular possessive form is: the boy's team.The plural possessive form is: the boys'team.
Write the possessive form of it?
The possessive form of it is "its." Notice that there is no apostrophe. "It's" is a contraction for "it is" or "it has." "Its" without an apostrophe is the possessive form of it. The same holds true for his, hers, ours, and theirs -- none of these have apostrophes.
What is the correct way to show the possessive form of the word it?
"Its" is the correct possessive form of "it". No apostrophe.
How do you use the word series as in the red and green series Is there an apostrophe?
Series is a noun that has the same form in the singular and the plural. There is no need for an apostrophe, unless it is in the possessive case: series's for the singular possessive and series' for the plural possessive.
Was an apostrophe used in the possessive form of it in the 1950' s?
No, the possessive of it has been its, without an apostrophe, for an awfully long time.
