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How do you turn a common or proper noun into a possessive noun?
The possessive singular of all English nouns, regardless of spelling, is formed by the addition of -'s: house/house's; Peter/ Peter's. In the case of singulars already ending in -s, like boss or Dallas, the possessive adds a syllable: boss/boss's; Dallas/Dallas's. Plurals not ending in -s are made possessive in the same way: men/men's; data/data's.The possessive of plural nouns ending in -s is formed by the addition of the apostrophe alone: houses/ houses' ; Joneses/ Joneses' . It does not add a syllable.Other examples:common noun, actor; proper noun, Brad Pitt; possessive proper noun, Brad Pitt's.common noun, city; proper noun, Dallas; possessive proper noun, Dallas's.common noun, cookie; proper noun, Oreo; possessive proper noun, Oreo's.common noun, movie; proper noun, The LionKing; possessive proper noun: TheLion King's DVD is a top seller.common noun, magazine; proper noun, Time magazine; possessive proper noun: Time's Person of the Year.
Is joe's a homograph noun or verb?
"Joe's" can be a homograph as a noun or a verb. As a noun, it can refer to a possessive form (e.g., Joe's house). As a verb, "joe's" can be interpreted as the third-person singular form of the verb "joe," meaning to add sweeteners or flavors to something, typically coffee.
Correct grammar for proper names that end in s?
The only question here would be about forming the possessive. All English nouns form the possessive singular by adding '-s: Jess's place. All English plurals ending in -s form the possessive by adding the apostrophe alone: The Joneses' house.
What is the possessive form of immigrants?
The possessive form of the plural noun immigrants is immigrants'.Example: All of the immigrants' documents are reviewed at the border.
What is the Singular possessive of Mrs Gonzales?
The possessive form of Mrs. Gonzales would be Mrs. Gonzales's. In some cases, you make a noun that already ends with 's' by adding the apostrophe 's' to the end of a noun when you pronounce the added 'es' sound for the possessive.If you are in doubt which nouns ending with 's' should have the extra 's' added for plural or possessive, say it both ways to see if you are using the 'es' after the 's'. Some other examples are Texas's flag, the boss's office, and Gus's father.
How do you write a proper noun denoting ownership?
A noun denoting ownership is called a possessive noun.A possessive noun is indicated by an apostrophe s ('s) added to the end of the noun, or just an apostrophe (') after the ending s of a plural noun that already ends with an s.A proper possessive noun is formed the same as a common noun.EXAMPLESI'll meet you at the doctor's office. (common possessive noun)I'll meet you at Doctor Mason's office. (proper possessive noun)What is the country's capital? (common possessive noun)What is Finland's capital? (proper possessive noun)I have to refill the chips' bowl. (common possessive noun)I have to refill the Doritos' bowl. (proper possessive noun)
Do you pronounce an extra s when a proper name ends in s to show possession?
Yes, you do pronounce the syllable when an apostrophe -s is added to a proper noun to show possession when that noun already ends with -s. Examples: Chris's bicycle... Mr. Jones's house... Gladys's daughter... Texas's flag...
What are the possessive nouns and proper nouns -the students stories and poems are fun to read?
The possessive noun is students'. A possessive noun is indicated by placing an apostrophe s ('s) at the end of the noun; or just an apostrophe (') at the end of a plural noun that ends in s.There are no proper nouns in the example sentence."The students' stories and poems are fun to read."
What is the possessive form of a family name that ends in z?
The possessive form for a singular noun (common or proper) ending in -z is -z's, for example:Cameron Diaz's voice is the voice of Princess Fiona in all of the Shrek movies.
Is Monday's an example of a possessive noun?
No, the word Monday is not a possessive noun. Monday is a singular, proper, abstract noun.A noun shows possession by adding an apostrophe -s to the end of the word, or just an apostrophe to the end of some plural nouns that already ends with an -s.The possessive form for the noun Monday is Monday's.
How do you turn a common or proper noun into a possessive noun?
The possessive singular of all English nouns, regardless of spelling, is formed by the addition of -'s: house/house's; Peter/ Peter's. In the case of singulars already ending in -s, like boss or Dallas, the possessive adds a syllable: boss/boss's; Dallas/Dallas's. Plurals not ending in -s are made possessive in the same way: men/men's; data/data's.The possessive of plural nouns ending in -s is formed by the addition of the apostrophe alone: houses/ houses' ; Joneses/ Joneses' . It does not add a syllable.Other examples:common noun, actor; proper noun, Brad Pitt; possessive proper noun, Brad Pitt's.common noun, city; proper noun, Dallas; possessive proper noun, Dallas's.common noun, cookie; proper noun, Oreo; possessive proper noun, Oreo's.common noun, movie; proper noun, The LionKing; possessive proper noun: TheLion King's DVD is a top seller.common noun, magazine; proper noun, Time magazine; possessive proper noun: Time's Person of the Year.
What is the plural possessive for the word charges?
The plural possessive is charges'. When the plural form ends in 's' you simply add an apostrophe to make it possessive.
What is the singular possessive for railroad?
The possessive form of the singular noun railroad is railroad's.example: The railroad's property ends at the fence.
What is a 3 letter possessive contraction that ends with e?
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What does a new york accent sound like?
constant noise..murmurs, multiple languages, horns, whistles, people yelling.
Is joe's a homograph noun or verb?
"Joe's" can be a homograph as a noun or a verb. As a noun, it can refer to a possessive form (e.g., Joe's house). As a verb, "joe's" can be interpreted as the third-person singular form of the verb "joe," meaning to add sweeteners or flavors to something, typically coffee.
What is the possessive for hippopotamus?
When a word ends in an S, you don't add another S to make it possessive. You simply add the apostrophe to make HIPPOPOTAMUS'
