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Possessive form of singular noun (even a noun that ends in -s)

a) cat's
b) cats'
c) cats's
d) cat

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Final answer:

The possessive form of a singular noun, including those that end in -s, is formed by adding an apostrophe followed by an 's', making 'cat's' the correct form to indicate possession.

Step-by-step explanation:

The possessive form of a singular noun, even a noun that ends in -s, is typically formed by adding an apostrophe followed by an "s" ('s).

For example, if you are indicating possession for a singular noun like "cat," you would write cat's, showing that something belongs to the cat. This rule applies regardless of whether the noun ends with the letter -s or not.

Therefore, the correct possessive form for a singular noun is option a) cat's.

Common Apostrophe Errors to note include not using apostrophes to form plural nouns or to indicate possessive pronouns.

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