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Possessive and Plural Nouns
A possessive noun shows ownership.
To form the possessive of most singular nouns, add an apostrophe and s (´s).
To form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in s, add only the apostrophe (´).
To form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in s, add an apostrophe and an s (´s).
Singular Possessive Nouns
princess´s king´s prince´s man´s woman´s child´s horse´s
Plural Possessive Nouns
princesses´ kings´ princes´ men´s women´s children´s horses´
Language. Underline each possessive noun. Identify it as singular or plural.
1. The princes´ eyes were big and blue.
2. The king´s wish was to be happy the rest of his life.
3. The princesses´ dresses were handmade by their mother.
4. The ladies´ shoes were made of glass.
5. The man´s weapon was very sharp and killed many people.
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