The possessive form of the plural noun states is states'.
Example: The states' borders can be clearly seen on the map.
"States" can be a noun meaning a condition or situation, but it is not typically used as a possessive form. The possessive form of "states" would be "state's" if referring to something belonging to a state.
The possessive form of the singular noun state is state's.example: Our state's representative will speak at the conference.
The plural possessive is commanders in chief's.
The possessive form of the plural noun secretaries of state is secretaries of state's.Example: A row of secretaries of state's photos lined the wall.
The possessive singular noun is explorer's. The possessive plural noun is explorers'.
The possessive form for the noun coyote is coyote's.
The possessive form of zoo is zoo's.
The possessive form for the noun preacher is preacher's.
The possessive form for the noun laboratory is laboratory's.
No, he is not possessive. The possessive form would be his.
The possessive form for the noun oxygen is oxygen's.
The possessive form is grandson's.