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American English Grammar |
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Possessive noun |
| Learning
objectives |
 In
this lesson you will learn the
definition of a possessive noun and study examples
of possessive nouns. |
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| Definition of a possessive noun |
- A possessive noun is:
- a
noun that owns, or is closely related to, something else
- usually formed by adding the letter "s"
and an
apostrophe ('s)
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| Examples of possessive nouns |
- Possessive nouns formed by adding an
apostrophe and the letter "s" to a
singular noun that does not end in "s"
- The new car is Joe's.
- Possessive nouns formed by adding an
apostrophe alone or an
apostrophe and the letter "s" to a
singular noun that does end in "s"
- The bus' seats are very uncomfortable.
- The bus's seats are very uncomfortable.
- Possessive nouns formed by adding an
apostrophe and the letter "s" to a
plural noun that does not end in "s"
- The women's team was ready to compete.
- Possessive nouns formed by adding an
apostrophe to a
plural noun that does end in "s"
- The birds' chirping kept her up all night.
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