what is a possesive noun?

A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. It answers the question "Whose?"

Here's how possessive nouns work:

* Singular nouns: Add an apostrophe and an "s" ('s).

* Example: The *dog's* bone. (Whose bone? The dog's.)

* Plural nouns ending in "s": Add only an apostrophe after the "s".

* Example: The *cats'* toys. (Whose toys? The cats'.)

* Plural nouns not ending in "s": Add an apostrophe and an "s".

* Example: The *children's* playground. (Whose playground? The children's.)

Here are some more examples:

* The girl's book: This shows that the book belongs to the girl.

* The teacher's desk: This shows that the desk belongs to the teacher.

* My friend's car: This shows that the car belongs to your friend.

* The company's profits: This shows that the profits belong to the company.

Note: Possessive nouns can also be used with pronouns like "mine," "yours," "his," "hers," "ours," and "theirs."

* Example: The car is *mine*. (Whose car? Mine.)

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