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What is a posseive noun?

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

Here's how to identify a possessive noun:

* It usually ends in an apostrophe followed by an "s" ('s). For example: "The dog's bone" or "John's car."

* If the noun is plural and already ends in an "s", you just add an apostrophe. For example: "The cats' food" or "The students' homework."

Examples of possessive nouns:

* The boy's toys are in the box.

* The bird's nest is in the tree.

* My sister's car is red.

* The teachers' meeting is tomorrow.

* The company's profits are up this year.

Note:

* Possessive nouns are often used with other nouns, forming noun phrases.

* Don't confuse possessive nouns with plural nouns, which simply indicate more than one of something.

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