Possessive Nouns

Possessive nouns are used to indicate ownership.

Possessive nouns usually are formed by adding an apostrophe (') and s.

• Kerry's book
• John's car

When a noun is plural and ends in s, just add an apostrophe (').

• My parents' house
• The kids' toys

If two people own one thing, add the apostrophe and s to the second person only.

• John and Mary's new house
• Tom and Sue's wedding

If two people own separate things, add the apostrophe and s for each person.

• Susan's and Jim's books
• Jean's and Dan's pants