1. Using an apostrophe 's'
* Singular nouns: Add 's to the end of the noun.
* Example: the cat's tail, the boy's bike, the company's profits.
* Plural nouns ending in 's': Add just an apostrophe.
* Example: the cats' food, the girls' dresses, the companies' losses.
* Plural nouns NOT ending in 's': Add 's.
* Example: the children's toys, the men's club, the women's rights.
2. Using the word "of"
This is used for phrases or longer noun groups.
* Example: the roof of the house, the color of the sky, the bark of the dog.
Important notes:
* Possessive pronouns like "mine", "yours", "his", "hers", "its", "ours", and "theirs" show possession without an apostrophe.
* Double possessive: Sometimes you can use both "of" and an apostrophe. This is used when a noun is modified by a possessive pronoun.
* Example: a friend of mine's (meaning, one of my friends)
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have specific questions about possessive form!