Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

Back

A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It often ends with an 's, indicating that something belongs to someone.

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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 's to the end of the noun (e.g., the dog's leash).

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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 ends in 's'?

Back

For plural nouns that already end in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., the dogs' park).

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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'?

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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add 's (e.g., the children's toys).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'Bobby'?

Back

Bobby's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'cows'?

Back

Cows'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'ducks'?

Back

Ducks'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

True or False: You add 's after plural possessive nouns that have irregular spellings.

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True.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

True or False: You add s' after plural possessive nouns like the three cats' tails.

Back

True.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'children'?

Back

Children's.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D