Possessive Apostrophe

Front

What is a possessive noun?

Back

A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship, indicating that something belongs to someone or something.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

Back

To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., cat's, Ben's).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's'?

Back

For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., dogs' toys, teachers' lounge).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

Back

For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., children's, men's).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the purpose of using an apostrophe in possessive nouns?

Back

An apostrophe is used to indicate ownership or a relationship between nouns.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Identify the possessive noun in the sentence: 'The dog's leash is red.'

Back

The possessive noun is 'dog's', indicating that the leash belongs to the dog.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the correct possessive form of 'Ben' when indicating his mother?

Back

Ben's, as in 'Ben's mom'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

In the sentence 'The penguins' igloo is cold', what does the possessive form indicate?

Back

It indicates that the igloo belongs to the penguins.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the difference between 'cat's' and 'cats'?

Back

'cat's' is possessive, indicating something belonging to one cat, while 'cats' is simply the plural form of cat.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How would you correct the sentence: 'Ben mom brought his snack to school.'?

Back

The correct sentence is 'Ben's mom brought his snack to school.'

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D