Lecture # 18 Possessive Nouns

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# Possessive Nouns

Possessive nouns are used to indicate the ownership. They are usually formed by adding an apostrophe (') and (s) at the end of noun. There are certain conditions to add ('s) which are given below.

~ When a noun is singular, add ('s) at the end of noun.

For instance,

1. Sheeraz's laptop is new.

2. Nida's home is in the center of city.

3. Maheen's ipad is made in Hungary.

~ When a noun is plural and ends in s, add apostrophe (') at the end of noun.

For instance,

4. Animals' cages in Berlin are made of steel.

5. His parents' house is large.

6. The students' room.

~ If two people own one thing, add ('s) at the end of second person only.

For instance,

7. Arzoo and Asad's laptop.

8. Sahar and Junaid's car.

9. Sheeraz and Urooba's room.

~ If two people own separate things, add ('s) at the end of each person.

For instance,

10. Iraj's and Amaar's offices,

11. Mehak's and Muqaddas's mobiles.

12. Aisha's and Fazeel's industries.

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