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A noun must be pluralized before its possessive can be formed because the different endings of plural nouns determines how to form the possessive. The same is true for compound nouns, which form the plural in different ways.
Singular possessives are formed by adding an apostrophe s to the end of a noun; for example:
- apple; apple's core
- boy; boy's bicycle
- class; class's homework
- Dover; Dover's mayor
For plural nouns that end in -s, the possessive are 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 the same as a singular noun.
This is when you need to know how the plural form ends in order to form the plural possessive; for example:
- the plural noun apples ends with an s, so the possessive is formed by just adding an apostrophe after the existing s: apples' cores
- but the plural form for the noun child is children, which does not end with an s; plural nouns that do not end with s are made possessive the same as singular nouns; children'splayground
- plural nouns that do not end with s are called irregular plurals; some other examples of irregular plural possessive nouns are (mouse) mice's tracks or (man) men's shoes
Compound nouns can also have different plural forms and must be made plural before determining how its plural possessive is formed; for example:
- the plural form for the the regular compound noun bedroom is bedrooms, the plural possessive is: bedrooms' doors
- the plural form for the compound noun paint brush is paint brushes, the plural possessive is: paint brushes'bristles
- examples of irregular plural compound nouns are:
- businessman, the plural is businessmen, the plural possessive is: businessmen's luncheon
- mother-in-law, the plural is mothers-in-law, the plural possessive is: mothers-in-law's opinions
- passerby, the plural is passersby, the plural possessive is: The passersby's attention was drawn by our new sign.
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Possessive nouns and possessive pronouns always function as what part of speech?
Possessive nouns and possessive pronouns functions as adjectives which are used to describe a noun.
Do Possessive nouns show the relationship between nouns and adjectives?
Possessive nouns show a relationship between the possessive noun and the noun that it shows possession for. An adjective may or may not be involved. John's book is on the desk. (The possessive form John's shows its relationship to the book, there are no adjectives in the sentence.)
How are possessive nouns and possessive pronouns similar?
Possessive nouns describe something in the sentence as belonging to that noun.Possessive pronouns take the place of a noun that belongs to someone or something.The pronouns that are possessive adjectives are more similar to possessive nouns in that they describe a noun as belonging to someone or something.Both possessive nouns and possessive adjectives are placed just before the noun that they describe.EXAMPLESpossessive noun: The Brown's house is on the corner.possessive adjective: Their house is on the corner.possessive pronoun: The house on the corner is theirs.possessive nouns: Jane's mother is also John's aunt.possessive adjectives: Her mother is also his aunt.possessive pronoun: Jane's mother is also mine. Jane is my sister.
What part of speech are possessive nouns?
A possessive noun is a noun, just a certain type. Possessive nouns show possession. In the sentence: The child kicked Katie's Ball, Katie's would be the possessive noun since it shows that the ball belongs to Katie
What are plural possessive nouns?
Plural possessive nouns show ownership by more than one person or thing. They are formed by adding an apostrophe after the 's' at the end of a plural noun. For example, "dogs' beds" shows that multiple dogs own the beds.
When the second noun in a possessive noun construction is unstated the first noun is nevertheless treated as a possessive?
When the nouns of a compound subject or object share the same thing, use just one apostrophe for the last noun of the compound group:•The snow boarder and the skateboarder's equipment was donated.When the nouns of a compound subject or object differ, then both nouns are possessive:•The coach is reviewing the snow boarder's and the skateboarder's training.
What is the possessive nouns of class officers duties?
The possessive form for the plural compound noun class officers is the class officers' duties.
What are all the nouns?
The types of nouns are: Singular or plural nouns Common or proper nouns Concrete or abstract nouns Possessive nouns Collective nouns Compound nouns
Possessive nouns and possessive pronouns always function as what part of speech?
Possessive nouns and possessive pronouns functions as adjectives which are used to describe a noun.
What is a joint possessive?
A joint possessive is used when two or more people or things own or possess the same thing.When the nouns of a compound subject or object share the same thing, use just one apostrophe for the last noun of the compound group:Jeff and Joan's dog is a malamute.When the nouns of a compound subject or object differ in ownership, then both nouns are possessive:Jeff's and Joan's dogs both won prizes.
What are the possessive case nouns and pronouns in this sentence Franks call to his house was about Sues accident?
The possessive nouns in the sentence are:Frank'sSue'sThe pronoun in the sentence is 'his', a possessive adjective describing the noun 'house'.
What is the possessive of Bill and Karen?
When the nouns of a compound subject or object share the same thing, use just one apostrophe for the last noun of the compound group:Bill and Karen's dog is a malamute.When the nouns of a compound subject or object differ in ownership, then both nouns are possessive:Bill's and Karen's dogs both won prizes.
What is the noun in The class donated their time to the senior citizens center?
The nouns in the sentence are:classtimesenior citizens' (compound possessive noun)center
What is the correct possessive form of Mary and Tom?
When the nouns of a compound subject or object share the same thing, use just one apostrophe for the last noun of the compound group:Mary and Tom's dog is a malamute.When the nouns of a compound subject or object differ in ownership, then both nouns are possessive:Mary's and Tom's dogs both won prizes.
What is the possessive noun for Mary and Tom?
The possessive forms for a compound subject or object:When the two or more nouns possess the same thing, only the last noun shows possession:Mary and Tom's house is being painted.When the two or more nouns of a compound subject or object possess two different things, both (or all) of the nouns show possession:Mary's and Tom's jobs often keep them apart.
What is the plural possessive Jane and Mary?
When the nouns of a compound subject or object share or possess the same thing, use just one apostrophe for the last noun of the compound group.Example: I made a cake for Jane and Mary's party.When the nouns of a compound subject or object have each their own, then both nouns are possessive.Example: Jane's and Mary's grades have improved.
Do Possessive nouns show the relationship between nouns and adjectives?
Possessive nouns show a relationship between the possessive noun and the noun that it shows possession for. An adjective may or may not be involved. John's book is on the desk. (The possessive form John's shows its relationship to the book, there are no adjectives in the sentence.)
