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A possessive noun is a noun that shows that something in the sentence belongs to that noun.
Examples:
I gave it to Jack's mother. I don't know the envelope's contents.
There are two types of pronouns that show possession. The possessive forms of pronouns do not use an apostrophe.
A possessive pronoun takes the place of a noun that belongs to someone or something.
The possessive pronouns are: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs.
Example: The mother I gave it to was his.
A possessive adjective is placed before a noun to show that the noun belongs to someone or something.
The possessive adjectives are: my, your, his, her, their, its.
Example: I gave it to his mother.
A contraction is a word made up of two or more words that is a shortened form, with the missing letters replaced by an apostrophe.
Examples:
- can't (can not)
- could've (could have)
- he'd (he had)
- I'll (I will or I shall)
- it's (it is)
- ma'am (madam)
- ne'er do well (never do well)
- she's (she has)
- that's (that is)
- you've (you have)
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What is the Possessive for the pencil of James?
James' pencil---The correct answer is James's pencil.Apostrophe s for singular possessives, s apostrophe for plural possessives.
How do you alphabetize possessives?
sisters sister's sisters'
What are 3 letter words with apostrophe?
Well, honey, there ain't no such thing as a three-letter word with an apostrophe. Apostrophes are used for contractions or possessives in words, but they don't just hang out in three-letter words for fun. So, you can keep searching, but you won't find any three-letter words strutting their stuff with an apostrophe.
What part of speech are negative contractions?
Umm. . . contractions.
What is the meaning of contractions in the English subject?
Contractions are don't, didn't, won't, etc...
What does contraction mean in dance?
what does contractions mean in dance
What is the Possessive for the pencil of James?
James' pencil---The correct answer is James's pencil.Apostrophe s for singular possessives, s apostrophe for plural possessives.
How do you alphabetize possessives?
sisters sister's sisters'
Why is it important to include plurals and possessives in your writing?
How can you make any sense without plurals and possessives? You have to use the words you need to make yourself understood.
What is the plural possessive of the word possessive?
The plural possessive form is possessives'.The possessives' forms are recognized by the apostrophe -s or the -s apostrophe at the end of the word.
What does the medical abbreviation UC mean?
UC means Uterine Contractions.
Why is it important to use plurals and possessives correctly?
Using plurals and possessives correctly is important for maintaining clear and accurate communication. Plurals indicate when there is more than one of something, while possessives show ownership or association. Misusing these forms can lead to confusion and misunderstandings in written and spoken language.
What do isometric contractions do?
contractions
What is the possessives of a committee of friends?
The possessive form is the friends' committee.
What are different kinds of determiners?
article demonstratives possessives quantifiers
What does it mean when i dream of going through labor and i can feel the contractions?
You have an unborn child on the way
What order do you alphabetize contractions?
contractions come after non-contractions: Aunts Aunt's
