Possessive Nouns: 's or s' (Les noms possessifs avec l’utilisation du "s")

Les noms possessifs sont utilisés pour montrer la possession ou une relation entre le nom et l'objet référé. Il existe plusieurs façons de former des noms possessifs, y compris l'utilisation d'un apostrophe + s ('s) ou simplement d'un apostrophe (s '). Dans cet article, nous allons explorer les différentes façons de former des noms possessifs pour les noms singuliers, les noms pluriels se terminant par s, les noms singuliers se terminant par s et les noms pluriels irréguliers. 

Possessive nouns are used to show ownership or a relationship between the noun and the item being referred to. There are several ways to form possessive nouns, including the use of an apostrophe + s ('s) or just an apostrophe (s').

Singular Nouns

Singular nouns form the possessive by adding an apostrophe + s ('s) after the noun. For example, "the cat's toys" shows that the toys belong to the cat.

Plural Nouns ending in s

For plural nouns ending in s, add an apostrophe after the s. For example, "the boys' toys" shows that the toys belong to the boys.

Singular Nouns ending in s

For singular nouns ending in s, you can add an apostrophe + s ('s) or just an apostrophe (s'). Both are accepted. For example, "the boss's office" or "the boss' office".

Irregular Plurals

Irregular plural nouns, such as children, follow the same rule as singular nouns ending in s. For example, "the children's toys" or "the children's toys".

In conclusion, the correct formation of possessive nouns depends on the type of noun. Singular nouns add an apostrophe + s ('s), plural nouns ending in s add an apostrophe, singular nouns ending in s can add an apostrophe + s ('s) or just an apostrophe (s'), and irregular plural nouns follow the same rule as singular nouns ending in s.