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HELP WITH GRAMMAR Possessive ’s
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Read the rule.
We use a name (Nick, etc.) or a noun for a person(sister, etc.) + ’s for the possessive. Fiona is Nick’s
wife. It’s my sister’s car.
TIP ’s can mean is or the possessive:
Anne’s my sister. (’s = is); Kevin is Nick’s son.
(’s = possessive).
’s can mean is or the possessive:Anne’s my sister. (’s = is); Kevin is Nick’s son.
(’s = possessive).
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