Nouns (Possessive Case)

Possessive Case

Possessive case, is used to show possession or ownership.

Examples

1. He lives in the house of Radha.
   He lives in Radha's house.
2. The doll of the girl is beautiful.
   Girl's doll is beautiful.

Formation of the Possessive case

1. When the noun is singular, add apostrophe (') and 's' to the noun.
   Examples :
   • Atif's confectionery
   • Komal's saree
   • Rohan's office
   • The queen's crown


2. When the noun is plural and ends in 's', use only apostrophe (').
   Examples :
   • Boys' college
   • Girls' school
   • Cats' eyes
   • Pupils' voice


3. When the noun is plural but does not end in 's', use apostrophe (') and 's' .
   Examples :
   • Children's toys
   • Women's function
   • Men's office
   • Mice's tails

Uses of Possessive Nouns

1. With the names of living things - the lion's tail, the boy's pen.
2. With personified objects - India's people, at death's door.
3. With time, space and weight - a week's holiday, a pound's weight.