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Possessive Case
An apostrophe shows possession or ownership.
- singular noun + ‘s
- e.g. The boy’s book is on the table. (one boy)
- The book of the boy is on the table.
- e.g. The boy’s book is on the table. (one boy)
- Plural noun ending in s + ‘
- e.g. The boys’ books were lost in the storm. (More than one boy)
- The books of the boys were lost in the storm.
- e.g. The boys’ books were lost in the storm. (More than one boy)
- If there is a special plural form, add’s
- e.g. the children’s books, the men’s hats, the women’s dresses
Topics: ESL, ISLPR, Learn english, Possessive Case
