Possesive Nouns
A possessive noun shows ownership or a close relationship. Here's how to form them: Singular Nouns: Add an apostrophe and an "s" to the end of the noun. Examples: dog's bone, Sarah's car, the company's profits Plural Nouns Ending in "s": Add only an apostrophe after the "s". Examples: dogs' bones, students' desks, the Smiths' house Plural Nouns Not Ending in "s": Add an apostrophe and an "s". Examples: children's toys, women's rights, men's restroom Exceptions: Singular nouns ending in "s" can be tricky. Some style guides recommend adding only an apostrophe (e.g., "Jesus' teachings"), while others prefer adding an apostrophe and an "s" (e.g., "Jesus's teachings"). Choose a style and be consistent. Possessive pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs) don't use apostrophes. Examples in sentences: The dog's bark ...
