What type of noun shows ownership?

Possessive nouns are specifically designed to indicate ownership or a relationship of belonging. They are formed by adding an apostrophe and sometimes an "s" to a noun. For instance, in the phrase "the dog's collar," the possessive noun "dog's" shows that the collar belongs to the dog. This function of possessive nouns is critical in clarifying relationships between entities in both written and spoken language.

Predicate nouns, on the other hand, do not indicate ownership; they serve as the subject complement following a linking verb and provide more information about the subject. Collective nouns refer to a group of individuals or things as a single entity, such as a "team" or a "flock," and also do not convey ownership. Abstract nouns represent ideas, qualities, or states that cannot be physically touched, such as "happiness" or "freedom," and similarly lack the quality of indicating possession. Thus, possessive nouns are unique in their function of showcasing ownership.