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Grammar Skills

This guide introduces singular possessive nouns, which indicate ownership. Examples such as "Tim's book" and "the bird's feathers" illustrate how to form possessive nouns by adding an apostrophe and "s." Readers will learn to identify and use possessive forms more effectively, enhancing their writing clarity. Through various examples, we compare standard phrases with possessive forms to showcase their advantages. Perfect for students and anyone looking to strengthen their grammar skills, this concise resource simplifies the understanding of possessive nouns.

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Grammar Skills

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  1. Grammar Skills Singular Possessive Nouns

  2. Singular Possessive Nouns This is the book of Tim. This is Tim’s book. Which one sounds better?

  3. Singular Possessive Nouns • A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership. • To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe and s.

  4. Singular Possessive Nouns The feathers of the bird were red. The bird’s feathers were red. Which one sounds better?

  5. Singular Possessive Nouns Is that the had of your mother? Is that your mother’s hat? Which one sounds better?

  6. Singular Possessive Nouns What is the possessive noun and what does it show ownership of? That is my dog’s bone.

  7. Singular Possessive Nouns What is the possessive noun and what does it show ownership of? Where is Jimmy’s coat?

  8. Singular Possessive Nouns What is the possessive noun and what does it show ownership of? The bird’s nest is made of sticks and straw.

  9. Singular Possessive Nouns What is the possessive noun and what does it show ownership of? The campfire’s heat warmed our toes.

  10. Singular Possessive Nouns What is the possessive noun and what does it show ownership of? My family’s friend will visit us.

  11. Singular Possessive Nouns What is the possessive noun and what does it show ownership of? Do you have the baby’s bottle?

  12. Singular Possessive Nouns What is the possessive noun and what does it show ownership of? The barn’s roof is made of tin.

  13. Singular Possessive Nouns What is the possessive noun and what does it show ownership of? Each child’s name is on the board.

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