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There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:
Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word: octopus'
Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: octopus's
There are two accepted plural forms for octopus, they are octopuses and ocotopi.
The plural possessive forms are octopuses' and octopi's.
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Is bee plural or singular possessive?
"Bee" can be both singular and plural. The singular possessive form is "bee's," while the plural possessive form is "bees'."
Is lion's a plural possessive?
No, the word lion's is the singular possessiveform.The plural noun is lions; the plural possessive form is lions'.
What is the singular and possessive of octopus?
The singular noun is octopus.There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word: octopus'Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: octopus's
Is the word creatures' a singular possessive noun?
No, "creatures'" is a plural possessive noun. It indicates possession by more than one creature. A singular possessive noun would be something like "creature's."
Does an animals name need an apostraphe?
If you want a plural, no. Correct:bear, bearscat, catscheetah, cheetahdog, dogselephant, elephantsetc.If you need a possessive, yes it needs an apostrophe. Correct:The bear's claws are large. (singular possessive) The bears' habitat is the forest. (plural possessive)The cat's whiskers are white. (singular possessive) The cats' cages need cleaned. (plural possessive)We can see the cheetah's leg is hurt. (singular possessive) The cheetahs' coats are beautiful. (plural possessive)etc.
Is octopi plural for octopus?
The word "octopus's" is a singular possessive noun, a word for one octopus that shows something in the sentence belongs to that octopus.Example: The octopus's color changed to blend into its background.There are two accepted forms for the plural of octopus:octopi (possessive form octopi's)octopuses (possessive form octopuses')Examples: The octopi's tank contained four octopi.The octopuses' tank contained four octopuses.
Would museum be plural singular plural possessive or singular possessive?
Museum is singular. Museum's is singular possessive. Museums is plural. Museums' is plural possessive.
What is the singular and plural possessive of ant?
The singular possessive of "ant" is "ant's" and the plural possessive is "ants'".
What is the singular possessive and plural and plural possessive of secretary?
Singular possessive: secretary's Plural: secretaries Plural possessive: secretaries'
What is the singular possessive and plural possessive for biker?
The singular possessive is biker's; the plural possessive is bikers'.
Is sisters' plural or singular?
The word sisters' is plural possessive. The singular is sister, singular possessive is sister's; the plural is sisters, the plural possessive is sisters'.
What is the singular and plural possessive of army?
The singular possessive is army's.The plural possessive is armies'.
What is the singular and plural possessive of mother?
Singular possessive: mother's Plural possessive: mothers'
What is the singular and plural possessive for avocado?
The singular possessive is avocado's; the plural possessive is avocados'.
Is niece's singular or plural?
Niece's is a singular possessive noun. niece - singular nieces - plural niece's - singular possessive nieces' - plural possessive
Is women's a singular possessive or plural possessive noun?
Women's is a plural possessive. The singular possessive is woman's
Is bee plural or singular possessive?
"Bee" can be both singular and plural. The singular possessive form is "bee's," while the plural possessive form is "bees'."
