What is the plural possessive?

Answer 1

The plural possessive form is the possessive form (ownership or attribute) of a plural noun. When a plural ends in S, the possessive form adds only an apostrophe. When a plural does not end in S, the possessive form uses apostrophe S.

Examples:

state - plural states - plural possessive states'

(The states' governors met in Miami. - governors of more than one state)

child - plural children - plural possessive children's

(The children's coats were kept in the closet. - coats of more than one child)

mouse - plural mice - plural possessive mice's

(The mice's tails were caught in the trap. - tails of all the mice)

Answer 2

The plural possessive is used to show ownership by more than one person or thing. It is formed by adding an apostrophe after the plural form of the noun (e.g. the students' books, the dogs' leashes).