Possessive Nouns

In English, a possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership or possession. It is used to indicate that something belongs to someone or something else.

Formation of Possessive Nouns

The formation of possessive nouns depends on whether the noun is singular or plural, and whether it ends in -s or not.

Singular Nouns: Add an apostrophe (') and -s to form the possessive. For example: cat's toy, boy's hat.
Plural Nouns Ending in -s: Add only an apostrophe (') after the -s to form the possessive. For example: dogs' leash, girls' dresses.
Plural Nouns Not Ending in -s: Add an apostrophe (') and -s to form the possessive. For example: children's books, men's shoes.

Using Possessive Nouns in Sentences

Possessive nouns are typically used to show who or what owns or possesses something. They are often used before the item being possessed. For example: The cat's tail, Sara's bike.