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What is a possessive noun?

1) A plural noun
2) A noun that begins with a capital letter
3) A noun that possesses, or owns something in the sentence
4) A noun made up of two words combined into one

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Final answer:

A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership or relationship between two things. An apostrophe is used to indicate possession.


Step-by-step explanation:

A possessive noun is a noun that possesses, or owns something in the sentence. It shows ownership or relationship between two things in the sentence. An apostrophe (') is used to indicate possession.

Examples:

  • John's car
  • The dog's bone
  • The students' books

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