0
A possessive noun is a noun indicating ownership or possession.
Possessives are formed by adding an apostrophe -s to the end of the word, or just an apostrophe to plural nouns that already end with -s.
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 the 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
The possessive is also used to show purpose or origin. Examples:
The ladies' room does not belong to ladies, it means that it is designated for the use of ladies.
A store that sells men's suits doesn't sell suits that belong to some men, it sells suits for men.
A book of Shakespeare's plays are not plays that belong to Mr. Shakespeare, they are plays written by him.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are plural possessive nouns?
Plural possessive nouns are two or more people, places, or things that show ownership
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 the definition of a pucuation possessive noun?
The punctuation to show possession is an apostrophe.Singular possessives are formed by adding an apostrophe s to the end of a noun.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.
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.)
Do possessive pronouns ever have apostrophes?
No, possessive pronouns do not need an apostrophe. Apostrophes are used to make nouns possessive, not pronouns. The possessive pronouns are: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs. Examples of possessive nouns: Andy's, bank's, cat's, daughter's, egg's, fence's, Germany's
What are plural possessive nouns?
Plural possessive nouns are two or more people, places, or things that show ownership
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'.
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 in contractions and possessive nouns?
Apostrophes are use in possessive nouns and contraction. Susan's purse, Joey's bike, and bird's wing are examples of possessive nouns. Contractions are words such as can't (cannot), I'd (I would), and don't (do not).
Possessive nouns that start with n?
Examples of possessive nouns starting with N are:Napoleon'snature'sNew Zealand'snorth'sThe Netherlands'snight'sNebraska'snapkin'sNorth Pole'snose'sThe Nile'snecktie's
What are some plural possessive nouns that start with n?
Some plural possessive nouns that start with letter N are:nations'necklaces'needles'neighbors'nerves'nights'noodles'noses'nuts'nylons'
What is Possessive nouns for teachers?
The possessive form of the noun teacher is teacher's.
What is principal of the school in possessive nouns?
The possessive form is the school's principal.
What is the definition of a pucuation possessive noun?
The punctuation to show possession is an apostrophe.Singular possessives are formed by adding an apostrophe s to the end of a noun.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.
What is correct for a three possessive nouns?
Examples of three possessive nouns are:my mother's carthe city's skylinethe dog's collar
Do possessive pronoun take place after nouns?
In English, possessive pronouns, like adjectives, usually come before the nouns that they modify.
Is brother's possessive or plural?
Possessive nouns (but not possessive pronouns) use apostrophes; therefore, "brother's" is possessive. "Brothers" is plural.
