Plural and Possessive Nouns

These flashcards cover the rules for forming plural and possessive nouns, including examples and key concepts from the lecture.

Singular possessive noun formation

To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe and 's'.

How to form possessive of plural noun ending in 's'

For a plural noun ending in 's', add only an apostrophe.

Irregular plural noun possessive

For an irregular plural noun (does not end in 's'), add an apostrophe and 's'.

Example of singular possessive noun

Car's (from car) is an example of a singular possessive noun.

Example of plural possessive noun

Dogs' (from dogs) is an example of a plural possessive noun.

Example of irregular plural possessive noun

Children's (from children) is an example of an irregular plural possessive noun.

Determining possessive noun

To use a possessive noun, determine if the noun is singular or plural and where to place the apostrophe.