A noun phrase is a group of Words based on a noun that function together as a noun in a sentence.
Examples:
My bicycle is new. (the noun phrase 'my bicycle' as the subject of the sentence)
I bought my bicycle at Sears. (the noun phrase 'my bicycle' as the direct object of the verb 'bought')
A possessive noun is formed by adding an apostrophe s ('s) to the end of a noun, or just an apostrophe (') the the end of a plural noun that already ends with an s.
Examples:
My bicycle's tire is flat. (the noun phrase 'my bicycle's tire' is the subject of the sentence)
I can fix my bicycle's tire myself. (the noun phrase 'my bicycle's tire' is the direct object of the verb 'can fix')
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