Is it cat's or cats?

Possessive noun is cat, cat is the singular form, so add apostrophe-s as in RULE 1. 2. The cats' tails are long. The possessive noun is still cat, but this time it is plural and would end in an -s, so add only an apostrophe as in RULE 3.
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Is cats plural or singular?

Of course, "a cat" is singular, and "cats" is plural. In most contexts, "a cat" would refer to just one cat. However, in the statement "a cat is an animal", a single cat is being used as an example that is representative of all cats, and that's why it means the same as the second statement.
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What is the rule for apostrophe S?

The general rule is that the possessive of a singular noun is formed by adding an apostrophe and s, whether the singular noun ends in s or not. The possessive of a plural noun is formed by adding only an apostrophe when the noun ends in s, and by adding both an apostrophe and s when it ends in a letter other than s.
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How do you spell more than one cat?

Nouns are either singular or plural, depending on whether there is one or many of the thing(s) in question. Cat is a singular noun. Cats is a plural noun. Most singular nouns can be made into plural nouns by adding -s or -es to the end of the word.
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Are cats possessive?

It is common to see many cats either gradually or suddenly become possessive over their human guardians. While some people may take this as a simple sign of affectionate attachment, a possessive cat can actually be a risk to themselves, to their owners and others around them.
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Why does my cat guard me when I pee?

When a cat is urinating or defecating he feels vulnerable. Cats seek out private places to do their business so that they don't have to worry about someone sneaking up on them.
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Do cats get jealous of girlfriends?

Our pets — and other animals — can become jealous and act just as fiercely as we humans do when we're concerned someone is moving into the heart or our significant others.
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What is cat plural?

Singular. cat. Plural. cats. The plural form of cat; more than one (kind of) cat.
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Is IT kitty's or kitties?

The plural form of kitty is kitties.
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Is it Francis or Francis's?

The possessive case of a singular or plural noun not ending in s is formed by adding an apostrophe and s. So Francis' is correct.
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Is it James or James's?

James's car or James' car? Actually, both ways are correct. If a proper name ends with an s, you can add just the apostrophe or an apostrophe and an s.
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Is it Thomas or Thomas's?

Whether you use Thomas's or Thomas' depends on the style guide that you follow. Both Thomas's or Thomas' are correct. There are several different style guides for writing the English language. When you follow the rules of The Associated Press Stylebook, Thomas' is correct.
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How do you add possession to a name that ends in s?

To show possession using an apostrophe, add 's for individuals (“Smith's car”) and just the apostrophe after the s for plurals (“the Smiths' car”). If a family name ends with an s or z, you can choose to use just the apostrophe (“the Williams' dog”) or 's (“the Williams's dog”).
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What's a group of cats called?

The actual name for a group of cats is a clowder.
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Is it plural or singular?

The easiest way to tell if a noun is a singular noun or a plural noun is to look at how much of something it is referring to. If it is only referring to one person or thing, it is a singular noun. If it is referring to more than one person or thing, it is a plural noun.
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Why do we call cats kitties?

“Kitty” is derived from the word kitten and, according to the Online Etymology Dictionary, was referred to as “young cat” as early as 1719.
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What is the plural of kitten?

kitten /ˈkɪtn̩/ noun. plural kittens.
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Is Kitty a slang word?

A less vulgar slang term for female genitals.
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Is it two fish or two fishes?

The plural of fish is usually fish. When referring to more than one species of fish, especially in a scientific context, you can use fishes as the plural. The zodiac sign Pisces is also often referred to as fishes.
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How do you make a plural?

Plural Noun Rules
  1. To make regular nouns plural, add ‑s to the end. ...
  2. If the singular noun ends in ‑s, -ss, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z, add ‑es to the end to make it plural. ...
  3. In some cases, singular nouns ending in -s or -z, require that you double the -s or -z prior to adding the -es for pluralization.
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What is cow plural?

1 cow /ˈkaʊ/ noun. plural cows.
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Why does my cat sit on my lap and then bite me?

Some kitty lovers call this a 'love bite', others call it petting aggression. It's a controversial subject but it's believed that if your cat suddenly bites you for no apparent reason, it could be because they are being overstimulated by the constant stroking - which you thought they were enjoying!
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Do cats prefer male or female owners?

According to a new study, cats experience the greatest fondness for female owners. Cats attach to your veterinary clients—your female clients in particular—as social partners and it's not just because they want to be fed, according to research in the journal Behavioral Processes.
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Why do cats lick then bite?

Cat licking and biting is a normal part of the way cats interact with the world, and is generally not cause for any concern. Whether it is to show affection or to ask for attention or alone time, licking and biting is their way to communicate to us what they want or what they are feeling, so close pay attention.
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