SINGULAR NOUNS
Singular possessive nouns are formed by adding an apostrophe s ('s) to the end of a noun.
Example: I used my grandma's recipe for the cake.
There are two accepted forms that show possession for singular nouns ending in s:
Examples:
I like Thomas' new bicycle.
I like Thomas's new bicycle.
Note: If you are a student, use the form that is preferred by your teacher.
PLURAL NOUNS
Plural nouns ending in s form the possessive by adding an apostrophe (') after the s at the end of the word.
Plural noun that do not end in s form the possessive by adding an apostrophe s ('s) to the end of the word.
Examples:
The books' covers were damaged in storage.
The children's coats all hung in a row.
The possessive form for the noun office is office's.Example: The office's rules are in the employee handbook.
Any noun can be used as a possessive noun.EXAMPLESsingular noun: the apple's coreplural noun: the apples' coressingular uncountable noun: the glass'sreflection (a window pane)plural uncountable noun: the glasses' frame (spectacles)
No, he is not possessive. The possessive form would be his.
The possessive noun of Sam is Sam's.
The possessive noun for "diplomat" is "diplomat's." For example: The diplomat's speech was well-received.
The possessive form for the noun office is office's.Example: The office's rules are in the employee handbook.
Any noun can be used as a possessive noun.EXAMPLESsingular noun: the apple's coreplural noun: the apples' coressingular uncountable noun: the glass'sreflection (a window pane)plural uncountable noun: the glasses' frame (spectacles)
No, Sarah is not a possessive noun. To make Sarah possessive, you must add an apostrophe s, making it Sarah's.
The possessive form of the plural noun charters is charters'.Example: All of the previous charters' rules will be reviewed for relevance.
The possessive form for the singular noun emperor is emperor's.example: The one who really rules the castle is the emperor's wife.
The possessive singular noun is explorer's. The possessive plural noun is explorers'.
The possessive form for the noun coyote is coyote's.
I am yet unsure of the meaning of a possessive noun, but i would say 'colour'. I say this because possessive is making reference to the act of 'possesion' in which a noun will own a certain property; in this case, the blanket posseses the colour red. Silvershadow
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.