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A plural noun is a word for two or more people, places, and things.
A contraction is two words shortened to a single word using an apostrophe to take the place of the missing letters of the original words. The contraction of a noun is used only informally. The more common used of contraction is a pronoun-verb or a verb-adverb combination.
A possessive noun also uses an apostrophe to indicate that something in the sentence belongs to that noun.
Examples:
The houses on this street were built in the last century. (plural noun, two or more houses)
These houses'll be torn down soon. (plural noun contraction; these houses'll be = these houses will be)
This house's age is much less. (singular, possessive noun; the age of one house)
Those houses' status is condemned. (plural, possessive noun; the status of all those houses)
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What is the plural of he's?
The word "he's" is a contraction of the words he is. The possessive would be his.The plural of he is "they", and the contraction of they are is they're.The possessive for they would be their.
What are plural possessive nouns?
Plural possessive nouns show ownership by more than one person or thing. They are formed by adding an apostrophe after the 's' at the end of a plural noun. For example, "dogs' beds" shows that multiple dogs own the beds.
How do you convert singular nouns into plural nouns using the possessive?
To convert a singular noun into a plural possessive form, simply add an apostrophe after the "s" of the plural form of the noun. For example, "dog" becomes "dogs'" in its plural possessive form.
Do all words have a plural possessive form?
No, not all words have a distinct plural possessive form. Some singular possessive forms can be used to indicate possession for both singular and plural nouns. For example, "children's" can be used for the plural possessive of "child" and "children."
Rule on apostrophe for plural forms of nouns or verbs?
First, there is never an apostrophe used for verbs unless it is a contraction, not a plural or possession. Example: "My running's really improved!" This is a contraction of running and has. Second, if a noun is plural the apostrophe will come after the "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 the plural of he's?
The word "he's" is a contraction of the words he is. The possessive would be his.The plural of he is "they", and the contraction of they are is they're.The possessive for they would be their.
Is brother's possessive or plural?
Possessive nouns (but not possessive pronouns) use apostrophes; therefore, "brother's" is possessive. "Brothers" is plural.
What are plural possessive nouns?
Plural possessive nouns show ownership by more than one person or thing. They are formed by adding an apostrophe after the 's' at the end of a plural noun. For example, "dogs' beds" shows that multiple dogs own the beds.
How do you convert singular nouns into plural nouns using the possessive?
To convert a singular noun into a plural possessive form, simply add an apostrophe after the "s" of the plural form of the noun. For example, "dog" becomes "dogs'" in its plural possessive form.
Do all words have a plural possessive form?
No, not all words have a distinct plural possessive form. Some singular possessive forms can be used to indicate possession for both singular and plural nouns. For example, "children's" can be used for the plural possessive of "child" and "children."
Is They're singular singular possessive plural plural possessive noun?
No, it's none of those. It's a contraction of a plural noun and a verb.
Rule on apostrophe for plural forms of nouns or verbs?
First, there is never an apostrophe used for verbs unless it is a contraction, not a plural or possession. Example: "My running's really improved!" This is a contraction of running and has. Second, if a noun is plural the apostrophe will come after the "s".
What is congressmen used in plural possessive nouns?
Congressman's
What is deer used in plural possessive nouns?
Deer's
How do you write mother in possessive nouns?
The singular possessive form is mother's.The plural possessive form is mothers'.
What words that has possessive plural nouns?
Most plural nouns end in s, so to create the possessive simple add an apostrophe after the final s. For examplebabies'witches'lions'For irregular plural nouns add an 's to create the possessive. For exampleman > men (pl) > men'swoman > women > women'schild > children > children's
