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Possessive Nouns

Definition

Possessive nouns are a grammatical category of nouns that indicate possession or ownership. They are used to show that something belongs to someone or something else.

Examples

1. Possession:

   "John's car is parked in the garage."

   "The company's profits have increased this quarter."

   "The dog's tail wagged happily."

   "My sister's book is on the shelf."

2. Attribution:

   "Shakespeare's plays are widely celebrated."

   "Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics."

   "Picasso's art is displayed in museums worldwide."

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