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A singular possessive noun shows that something in the sentence belongs to one person or thing. Add 's to the end of the noun to show possession.

A plural possessive noun shows that something in the sentence belongs to two or more people or things. Add just an apostrophe to the end of plural nouns that already end in s, or 's to the end of plural nouns that do not end in s.

Examples:
My mother's car is new.
The dogs' names are Rex and Spot.
The store's hours are posted at the door.
The man's shoes needed polishing.
The men's suits are on the third floor.
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Is mes plural?

To be used with plural nouns. Mon ami, my friend, mes amis, my friends.


Is its' plural possessive?

No. Plural possessive is "their" Possessive pronouns do not use an apostrophe.


When to use s's or s'?

peaking out of his mother's pouch or peaking out of his mothers' pouch?


Forming possessive nouns?

The possessive singular ending of all English nouns is's, regardless of spelling. Singular nouns that end in s take 's in the possessive, for example class: class's and James: James's. Words that end in an s sound gain a syllable in the possessive singular, and for some exalted names this has an awkward sound. For them we use the prepositional construction with of. For example we say the Law of Moses rather than Moses's Law, or the Teaching of Jesus instead of Jesus's Teaching.The possessive plural ending of all English nouns that take s in the plural is the apostrophe ' alone. For example The two cities' leaders agreed on a compromise. This is only for the plurals ending in s. It is incorrect to use the apostrophe alone for the possessive of any singular word ending in s.The possessive plural ending of all English nouns that do not take s in the plural is 's. For example the children's hour or Women's Lib


What are rules in forming the possessive of singular or plural noun?

Singular possessives are formed by adding an apostrophe s to the end of a noun.Plural nouns that end in -s, possessives 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.ORThere are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word; for example, "Put it on the boss' desk."Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word; for example, "Put it on the boss's desk."The -s's is the most commonly used, but if you are a student, use the form that is preferred by your teacher.

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Is mes plural?

To be used with plural nouns. Mon ami, my friend, mes amis, my friends.


What is the singular possessive for actress?

The possessive singular of all English nouns is formed by adding-'s: actress's. The use of an apostrophe alone is reserved for PLURAL possessives.


What is the singular possessive form of Alexis?

The possessive singular of all English nouns is formed by adding -'s: Alexis's. If Alexis's seems awkward to you, you may use the Frenchified possessive "of Alexis," but never use the plural possessive form, which is to add an apostrophe after the final -s of the plural, for a singular noun.


Is brother's possessive or plural?

Possessive nouns (but not possessive pronouns) use apostrophes; therefore, "brother's" is possessive. "Brothers" is plural.


Is its' plural possessive?

No. Plural possessive is "their" Possessive pronouns do not use an apostrophe.


When to use s's or s'?

peaking out of his mother's pouch or peaking out of his mothers' pouch?


Is has plural?

No. The verb or helper verb "has" is singular. Plural nouns (and I and you) use "have."


Forming possessive nouns?

The possessive singular ending of all English nouns is's, regardless of spelling. Singular nouns that end in s take 's in the possessive, for example class: class's and James: James's. Words that end in an s sound gain a syllable in the possessive singular, and for some exalted names this has an awkward sound. For them we use the prepositional construction with of. For example we say the Law of Moses rather than Moses's Law, or the Teaching of Jesus instead of Jesus's Teaching.The possessive plural ending of all English nouns that take s in the plural is the apostrophe ' alone. For example The two cities' leaders agreed on a compromise. This is only for the plurals ending in s. It is incorrect to use the apostrophe alone for the possessive of any singular word ending in s.The possessive plural ending of all English nouns that do not take s in the plural is 's. For example the children's hour or Women's Lib


How do you do plural possessive of Rusch?

The plural is the Rusches. Use the rules for forming plural nouns to make a proper noun plural.


How do you say the word other is spanish?

The word other is "otro" Use "otro" when talking about singular masculine nouns Use "otra" when talking about singular feminine nouns Use "otros" when talking about plural masculine nouns Use "otras" when talking about plural feminine nouns


How do you use the word series as in the red and green series Is there an apostrophe?

Series is a noun that has the same form in the singular and the plural. There is no need for an apostrophe, unless it is in the possessive case: series's for the singular possessive and series' for the plural possessive.


What are rules in forming the possessive of singular or plural noun?

Singular possessives are formed by adding an apostrophe s to the end of a noun.Plural nouns that end in -s, possessives 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.ORThere are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word; for example, "Put it on the boss' desk."Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word; for example, "Put it on the boss's desk."The -s's is the most commonly used, but if you are a student, use the form that is preferred by your teacher.