1. Possessive ‘s:
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- Usage: The possessive ‘s is used to show that something belongs to someone or something.
- Structure: Add ‘s to the end of a singular noun or a proper noun.
- Examples:
- Lily’s doll (The doll belongs to Lily.)
- The cat’s toy (The toy belongs to the cat.)
- James’s book (The book belongs to James.)
2. Possessive ‘s with Plural Nouns:
- Regular Plural Nouns: For plural nouns that already end in -s, simply add an apostrophe (‘) after the s.
- Examples:
- The boys’ room (The room belongs to the boys.)
- The teachers’ lounge (The lounge belongs to the teachers.)
- Irregular Plural Nouns: For plural nouns that do not end in -s, add ‘s to the end of the word.
- Examples:
- Children’s books (The books belong to the children.)
- Women’s shoes (The shoes belong to the women.)
3. Possessive ‘s with Compound Nouns:
- Usage: When you have a compound noun (a noun made up of two or more words), add ‘s to the end of the whole compound noun.
- Examples:
- My sister-in-law’s car (The car belongs to my sister-in-law.)
- The mother-in-law’s recipe (The recipe belongs to the mother-in-law.)
- The father-of-the-bride’s speech (The speech given by the father of the bride.)
4. Possessive ‘s with Multiple Owners:
- Shared Possession: If two or more people share ownership, add ‘s to the last person mentioned.
- Examples:
- John and Mary’s house (The house belongs to both John and Mary.)
- Individual Possession: If each person owns something individually, add ‘s to each person’s name.
- Examples:
- John’s and Mary’s cars (John has one car, and Mary has another.)
5. Possessive with Inanimate Objects:
- Usage: Although the possessive ‘s is often used with people and animals, it can also be used with inanimate objects in certain contexts.
- Examples:
- The book’s cover (The cover of the book.)
- The school’s name (The name of the school.)
