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Plurals And Possessives – Quiz 1
Plurals And Possessives Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the understanding of singular and plural possessive forms, including their formation rules and usage in sentences. It covers concepts such as possessive apostrophe usage for plural nouns ending in 's', singular vs. plural possessives, and regular vs. irregular plurals.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
What is the singular possessive form of "man" ?
A) Mans.
B) Man's.
C) Mens.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The singular possessive form of "man" is correctly formed by adding an apostrophe followed by an "s", resulting in "man's".
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Adding only "mans" does not follow the correct rule for forming a singular possessive.
Option B:
Correct. This is the proper form to indicate possession by a single man.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Mens" is not used in English and does not apply here.
Option D:
Incorrect. At least one correct option exists among the choices provided.
2.
How do you form the plural possessive of 'cat'?
A) Cats'.
B) Cat's.
C) Catss'.
D) Cats.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Cat's.
To form the plural possessive of a noun ending in 's', you add an apostrophe after the 's'. For example, "cat" becomes "cat's", and "cats" becomes "cats'". This rule applies to both singular and plural nouns.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Adding just 's' without an apostrophe would imply a different grammatical structure.
Option B:
Correct. Adds the apostrophe after the 's', forming the plural possessive correctly.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option is not a valid form in English grammar for any noun's plural possessive.
Option D:
Incorrect. Simply stating "cats" does not indicate possession, which is required by the question.
3.
What is the plural form of the word fox?
A) Foxes.
B) Foxies.
C) Foxs.
D) Fox's.
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Explanations:
The plural form of the word "fox" is correctly formed by adding an "-es" ending, resulting in "foxes." This follows a common rule for forming plurals of nouns that end in x (except for words like "ox," which have irregular plural forms).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The word "foxes" is the proper plural form.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Foxies" is a colloquial term often used to refer to young or cute foxes, but it is not the standard plural form.
Option C:
Incorrect. Adding just an "-s" would make "foxs," which is not grammatically correct for this word.
Option D:
Incorrect. The possessive form of "fox" would be "fox's" or "foxes'" (plural possessive), but it does not represent the plural noun form.
4.
The baby birds' nest was full of broken blue eggs.
A) Correct.
B) Incorrect.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The baby birds' nest was full of broken blue eggs" is grammatically correct in terms of plurals and possessives. The subject "baby birds'" indicates possession by multiple birds, which is correctly formed with an apostrophe followed by an 's'. There are no errors related to plurals or possessives.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The sentence uses the correct plural and possessive form.
Option B:
Incorrect. This option is not applicable as there are no grammatical errors in the sentence regarding plurals or possessives.
Option C:
All the above. Not applicable since only Option A is correct.
Option D:
None of the above. Not applicable as Option A correctly identifies the sentence's correctness.
5.
What is the possessive form of the green plural noun?Some pigeons homes are on the window ledges.
A) Pigeonspigeons.
B) Pigeons'.
C) Pigeon's.
D) Pigeon.
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Explanations:
The possessive form of the plural noun "pigeons" is formed by adding an apostrophe followed by an "s", resulting in "pigeons'". This rule applies to most plural nouns that end in "s".
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The possessive form does not repeat the noun.
Option B:
Correct. The apostrophe and 's' indicate possession for a plural noun ending in 's'.
Option C:
Incorrect. This is the singular possessive form, used for nouns that do not end in 's'.
Option D:
Incorrect. This is the singular possessive form, used for nouns that do not end in 's'.
6.
What is the possessive form of 'women'?
A) Womans'.
B) Womens'.
C) Women's.
D) Womans.
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Explanations:
The possessive form of 'women' is formed by adding an apostrophe followed by the letter "s", resulting in "Women's". This rule applies to most plural nouns ending in "s" and follows the general pattern for forming possessives in English.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The correct form uses 's, not 'an.
Option B:
Correct. This is the proper possessive form of 'women'.
Option C:
Correct but redundant as Option B is already accurate; typically, only one answer would be marked correct in such a scenario.
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct form uses 's, not 'an.
7.
The bird preened its feathers.
A) Plural.
B) Possessive.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The phrase "The bird preened its feathers" uses the possessive form "its." This indicates that the feathers belong to the bird, making option B correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Plural. Incorrect as there are no plural nouns or pronouns used.
Option B:
Possessive. Correct because "its" shows possession of feathers by the bird.
Option C:
All the above. Incorrect since only possessive is correct here.
Option D:
None of the above. Incorrect as option B is correct.
8.
Which of the following nouns is singular possessive?
A) Boy's.
B) Girls'.
C) Cat's.
D) Both a) and c).
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Explanations:
Both "Boy's" and "Cat's" are singular possessive nouns. In "Boy's," the apostrophe indicates possession by a single boy, while in "Cat's," it shows that something belongs to one cat.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Boy's - Correct. Singular possessive.
Option B:
Girls' - Incorrect. Indicates plural possession, not singular.
Option C:
Cat's - Correct. Singular possessive.
Option D:
Both a) and c) - Correct. Includes both singular possessives identified in options A and C.
9.
Select the correct use of a possessive noun for the phrase below.the adventures of the dogs
A) The dogs' adventures.
B) The dog's adventures.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) The dogs' adventures.
This option uses the possessive form correctly, indicating that the adventures belong to multiple dogs. In English grammar, when a plural noun (dogs in this case) has a singular or plural verb and object, it requires an apostrophe-s to show possession.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct use of possessive for plural nouns.
Option B:
Incorrect as "dog's" implies only one dog’s adventures.
Option C:
Incorrect, same reason as Option B.
Option D:
Incorrect, all other options are correct.
10.
Dr. Raymond's office was crowded.
A) Piural.
B) Possessive.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Dr. Raymond's office was crowded" uses a possessive form of the noun "Raymond," indicating ownership or association with Dr. Raymond's office. This makes the correct answer B) Possessive, as it accurately describes the grammatical structure used in the sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; plural refers to more than one item, which is not applicable here.
Option B:
Correct; the apostrophe in "Raymond's" shows possession.
Option C:
Incorrect; both plural and possessive are not relevant here.
Option D:
Incorrect; all options except B) are incorrect.
11.
A coral reefs many structures provide homes for many sea creature's
A) Reefs, creatures.
B) Reefs', creatures'.
C) Reef's, creature's.
D) Reef's, creatures.
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Explanations:
Option D) Reef's, creatures is correct because "coral reefs" is a plural noun, so it requires the possessive form with an apostrophe at the end of "reef." The word "creatures" is also plural and does not need any modification.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. No apostrophes are needed for either noun.
Option B:
Incorrect. Both nouns should be in the possessive form with an apostrophe at the end of "reef."
Option C:
Incorrect. "Reef's" is correct, but "creature's" is not needed as "creatures" is already plural.
Option D:
Correct. Both nouns are in their proper possessive and plural forms.
12.
All of the ..... computers are corrupted by a virus.
A) Students'.
B) Students.
C) Students's.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Students'.
In this sentence, "Students'" is used to show that the computers belong to multiple students. The possessive form of a plural noun ending in 's' (like "students") uses only an apostrophe at the end.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Students'" shows possession for multiple students.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Students" is just a plural noun and does not indicate possession.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Students's" is not a correct form in English; it should be "Students'".
Option D:
Incorrect. All other options are incorrect, making this the right choice.
13.
Choose the sentence with the correct possessive form:'The girls toys' or 'The girl's toys'?
A) The girl's toys.
B) The girl toys.
C) The girls toys.
D) The girls' toys.
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Explanations:
The correct sentence is "A) The girl's toys." This is because the possessive form of a singular noun ending in 's' (like "girl") can be formed by simply adding an apostrophe followed by an 's'. This rule applies to most singular nouns, including those that end in 's'.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The girl's toys uses the proper possessive form for a singular noun.
Option B:
Incorrect. It lacks an apostrophe and does not show possession.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option omits the apostrophe, making it plural rather than possessive.
Option D:
Incorrect. The double 's' at the end is unnecessary for a singular noun in its possessive form.
14.
All the ..... rooms were on the same floor of the hotel.
A) Coaches.
B) Coach's.
C) Coaches'.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Coaches'.
This is because the rooms belong to or are associated with multiple coaches, indicating a possessive relationship. The apostrophe in "Coaches'" shows that the rooms are owned by more than one coach.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Coaches" is just the plural form and does not indicate possession.
Option B:
"Coach's" would be correct if there was only one coach, but since multiple coaches are involved, this option is incorrect.
Option C:
"Coaches'" correctly indicates that the rooms belong to more than one coach.
Option D:
"None of the above" is not applicable as "Coaches'" is the correct answer.
15.
The large ..... pulled the bobsled through the snow.
A) Dogs.
B) Dog's.
C) Dogs'.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Dogs.
The subject "Dogs" is plural, and it correctly refers to multiple dogs pulling the bobsled through the snow. In this context, no possessive form is needed as we are not indicating ownership or possession by the dogs.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Dogs" is plural and properly used in the sentence.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Dog's" indicates singular possessive, which does not fit the context of multiple dogs pulling the bobsled.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Dogs'" is a singular possessive form and does not apply to this plural subject.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
16.
Identify the sentence with the correct use of a possessive singular noun:
A) The dogs bone was buried in the yard.
B) The girls backpack is heavy.
C) The student's project received an A.
D) The mens room is down the hall.
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Explanations:
The correct use of a possessive singular noun is demonstrated in option C: "The student's project received an A." Here, the apostrophe in "student's" correctly indicates possession, showing that the project belongs to or is owned by the student.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The plural noun "dogs" requires a plural possessive form "dogs'" or an alternative phrasing like "the bone of the dog."
Option B:
Incorrect. While "girls'" could be correct, "girl's" is more commonly used for singular possession. However, in this context, "The girls' backpacks are heavy" would be more appropriate if referring to multiple backpacks.
Option C:
Correct as explained above.
Option D:
Incorrect. The plural noun "mens" should be singular possessive "men's."
17.
The plural form of goose is:
A) Goosies.
B) Geese.
C) Goose.
D) Gooses.
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Explanations:
The plural form of "goose" is "geese." This is a regular plural formation in English, where the base word changes to end with "-es" when forming the plural.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Goosies. Incorrect; this is not a standard English plural form.
Option B:
Geese. Correct; it matches the regular plural formation rule for "goose."
Option C:
Goose. Incorrect; this is the singular form, not the plural.
Option D:
Gooses. Incorrect; while some irregular plurals end in "-es," "goose" follows a regular pattern.
18.
A possessive noun:
A) Has an apostrophe.
B) Tells who or what owns or has something.
C) Is always singular.
D) Both a) and c).
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Explanations:
A possessive noun indicates ownership and is formed by adding an apostrophe followed by "s" to the end of a singular noun, or just an apostrophe to a plural noun ending in "s". It does not always have to be singular; it can also be plural. Therefore, both Option A (Has an apostrophe) and Option C (Is always singular) are incorrect on their own but together they form the correct answer.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct - Possessive nouns do have an apostrophe.
Option B:
Incorrect - This describes what a possessive noun does, not its structure or always singular nature.
Option C:
Incorrect - While some possessive nouns are singular, they can also be plural. Thus, this statement is too restrictive and incorrect on its own.
Option D:
Correct - Both A (Has an apostrophe) and C (Is always singular) are true but only together do they fully describe the nature of possessive nouns accurately in this context.
19.
What is the correct way to write "more than one wish" ?
A) Wishs.
B) Wishes.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct way to write "more than one wish" is
Wishes.
This is because the word "wish" is a noun that follows the regular plural rule, where you add an 's' at the end of the singular form.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The word "wishes" is used for more than one wish.
Option B:
Correct. "Wishes" is the plural form of "wish."
Option C:
Incorrect. "All the above" would imply that both A and B are correct, which they are not in this case.
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct answer is provided by Option B.
20.
What is the plural form of "berry" ?
A) Berrys.
B) Berries.
C) Berry's.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The plural form of "berry" is formed by adding the suffix "-ies" to the end, resulting in "berries." This rule applies to many words ending in -y, where you change the -y to -i and add -es.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Adding an extra 's' does not form the plural of "berry."
Option B:
Correct. This is the proper plural form.
Option C:
Incorrect. The possessive form would be "berry's," but this is not a plural.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
21.
Identify if is plural o possessive .Maria's cat seems to sleep all day.
A) Plural.
B) Possessive.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The phrase "Maria's" is a possessive form, indicating ownership of the cat by Maria. It does not indicate plurality (more than one).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The term "Maria's" is not plural.
Option B:
Correct. "Maria's" shows possession, making it possessive.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Maria's" is only possessive, not plural or both.
Option D:
Incorrect. The term "Maria's" is correctly identified as possessive.
22.
Dave couldn't believe his (bodys, bodies, body's) amazing growth.
A) Bodys.
B) Bodies.
C) Body's.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Body's.
The word "body" in this context refers to Dave’s own body, indicating possession. Therefore, the contraction "body's" is appropriate here, showing that the growth belongs to Dave.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect because "bodys" does not form a proper possessive or plural.
Option B:
Incorrect as "bodies" would imply multiple bodies, which is not the intended meaning in this sentence.
Option C:
Correct. "Body's" properly forms the singular possessive noun.
Option D:
Not applicable since one of the options (C) is correct.
23.
Jame has got a laptop. It is ..... laptop
A) His.
B) Hiss.
C) He.
D) Him.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) His.
In English, the possessive form of "he" is "his." The sentence states that Jame has a laptop, so we need to use the possessive pronoun "his" to indicate ownership.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses the proper possessive pronoun for third-person singular male.
Option B:
Incorrect. Does not form a valid word in English.
Option C:
Incorrect. Refers to the subject "he" as a noun, not a possessive.
Option D:
Incorrect. Refers to Jame as an object, not a possessor.
24.
To form the plural of nouns ending in s, ch, or sh
A) Add-s.
B) Add-ies.
C) Add-es.
D) Add-y.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Add-es.
When forming the plural of nouns that end in s, ch, or sh, you typically add -es to the end of the word. This rule applies because these words already have a final s sound, and adding an additional s would double it, which can change the pronunciation.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as adding 's' to nouns ending in s, ch, or sh does not change their pronunciation.
Option B:
Incorrect as adding 'ies' is used for words ending in y (after a consonant), not s, ch, or sh.
Option C:
Correct as adding 'es' maintains the correct pronunciation when nouns end in s, ch, or sh.
Option D:
Incorrect as adding 'y' is used for words ending in y (after a consonant), not s, ch, or sh.
25.
Mary and Bill each own a car. Both cars are in the driveway. Which correctly indicates possession?
A) Mary and Bill's cars are in the driveway.
B) Mary's and Bill's cars are in the driveway.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B correctly uses possessives to indicate that each car belongs to a different person, making it the proper way to express possession in this context.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The apostrophe is missing after "Bill," which would make it "Mary's and Bill's." This indicates both cars belong to Mary and Bill jointly.
Option B:
Correct. Each car belongs to a different person, using the correct possessive form for each name.
Option C:
Incorrect. Option A is also included here, making it incorrect as it does not follow proper grammar rules.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is at least one correct option (B).
26.
My friends house is near the park.
A) Friend's.
B) Friends'.
C) Friends.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The possessive form of "friend" is correctly formed by adding an apostrophe and an 's' even though the noun is singular:
Friend's
. This indicates possession, meaning that the house belongs to one friend. The other options are incorrect because they either do not show proper plural or possessive formation.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Friend's" is the correct form for singular possessive.
Option B:
Incorrect. Adding an apostrophe and 's' to a singular noun shows possession, not just plurality.
Option C:
Incorrect. This does not show possession or plurality correctly.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
27.
Select the correct plural possessive noun in the following sentence:The deer saw the wolves and vanished into the trees shadows.
A) Trees.
B) Trees'.
C) Tree's.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Trees'
. In the sentence, "trees" is a plural noun and needs to be made possessive by adding an apostrophe followed by an 's'. The phrase "the trees' shadows" indicates that the shadows belong to the trees.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Trees" alone does not indicate possession.
Option B:
Correct. "Trees'" is the proper form for a plural possessive noun.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Tree's" would be used for a singular possessive, which is not applicable here.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
28.
Select the correct use of a possessive noun for the phrase below.the cars of the parents
A) The parents' cars.
B) The parent's cars.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct use of a possessive noun for the phrase "the cars of the parents" is
Option A: The parents' cars.
This is because when referring to more than one parent, both nouns are plural, so the apostrophe goes after the plural form "parents." Adding an extra 's' would be incorrect as it would imply a singular possessive.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The parents' cars properly uses the plural possessive form.
Option B:
Incorrect. The parent's cars incorrectly assumes only one parent, making "parent" singular and thus requiring a different possessive form.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option suggests both A and B are correct, which is not the case as B uses an incorrect form.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is at least one correct answer (A).
29.
Loud noises came from the barn.
A) Plural.
B) Possessive.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Loud noises came from the barn" uses a possessive form with "barn's," which would be "Loud noises came from the barn's roof" if it included a specific part of the barn. However, in the given sentence, there is no possessive form used.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as the sentence does not use a plural subject or verb.
Option B:
Correct as "barn's" would be needed to show possession if part of the barn were specified, but it is not used in this sentence.
Option C:
Incorrect as there is no plural form used.
Option D:
Incorrect as one of the options (B) is correct.
30.
Fred and George each own their own books for schools (they do not share). Which is correct?
A) Fred's and George's books.
B) Fred and George's books.
C) Freds' and Georges' books.
D) Fred's and George's book.
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Explanations:
Correct answer: A) Fred's and George's books.
Explanation:
- Both Fred and George own their own sets of books, so we use possessives for each name.
- "Fred's" is the correct contraction for Fred’s (singular).
- "George's" is also a contraction for George’s (singular).
This demonstrates proper formation of singular possessive nouns in English grammar.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Both names are correctly made into singular possessives.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Fred and George's" would imply a shared ownership, which is not the case here.
Option C:
Incorrect. The apostrophes should be contractions for singular nouns (Fred’s and George’s).
Option D:
Incorrect. "Book" should be plural to match the plural subjects Fred and George.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are possessives in English grammar?
Possessives in English grammar indicate ownership or a relationship between the possessor and what is possessed. They can be formed using an apostrophe-s (s' or 's) for singular nouns, or by adding just an apostrophe ('s) to plural nouns that already end in s.
How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?
To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by an s (s') to the end of the word. For example, "cat" becomes "cat's" and "dog" becomes "dog's".
Can plural nouns have possessives?
Yes, plural nouns can also form possessives. For plural nouns that end in s, you simply add an apostrophe after the s (e.g., "dogs' toys"). If a plural noun does not end in s, you would add 's to the end of the word.
What is the difference between singular and plural possessives?
The main difference lies in their formation. Singular nouns form possessives by adding 's (e.g., "cat's"), while plural nouns that end in s add only an apostrophe ('s) to indicate possession (e.g., "cats'"). Plural nouns that do not end in s also follow the singular rule of adding 's.
How are possessive pronouns different from noun possessives?
Possessive pronouns, such as "mine," "yours," and "theirs," do not require an apostrophe because they already indicate possession. Noun possessives, on the other hand, use an apostrophe to show ownership or relationship (e.g., "John's book").