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What is the possesive form of noun?

The possessive form of a noun shows ownership or possession. Here's how it works:

Singular Nouns:

* Regular: Add an apostrophe and an "s" ('s) to the end of the noun.

* Example: The dog's bone, the girl's book

* Irregular: If the singular noun ends in "s," you can add just an apostrophe (') or an apostrophe and an "s" ('s). Both are acceptable.

* Example: The boss's desk (or) The boss' desk

Plural Nouns:

* Regular: If the plural noun ends in "s," add only an apostrophe (').

* Example: The dogs' bones, the girls' books

* Irregular: If the plural noun doesn't end in "s," add an apostrophe and an "s" ('s).

* Example: The children's toys, the women's clothes

Important Notes:

* Possessive pronouns: These words show ownership without using an apostrophe.

* Examples: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs

* Joint ownership: Use the possessive form of the last noun mentioned if two or more nouns possess something together.

* Example: John and Mary's house (They share the house)

* Separate ownership: Use the possessive form of each noun if they possess separate items.

* Example: John's car and Mary's car (They each have their own car)

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