Mastering Singular Possessive Nouns

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What is a singular possessive noun?

Back

A singular possessive noun shows ownership by one person or thing, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the dog's bone).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you form the singular possessive of a noun ending in 's'?

Back

For singular nouns ending in 's', you can add 's' or just an apostrophe (e.g., Chris's or Chris').

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the singular possessive form of 'child'?

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The singular possessive form of 'child' is 'child's'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the singular possessive form of 'woman'?

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The singular possessive form of 'woman' is 'woman's'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Identify the correct singular possessive form of 'singer'.

Back

The correct singular possessive form of 'singer' is 'singer's'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Which sentence correctly uses a singular possessive noun?

Back

The dog's tail is wagging.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the singular possessive form of 'teacher'?

Back

The singular possessive form of 'teacher' is 'teacher's'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you indicate possession for a singular noun?

Back

You indicate possession for a singular noun by adding an apostrophe followed by 's'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the singular possessive form of 'cat'?

Back

The singular possessive form of 'cat' is 'cat's'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Choose the correct singular possessive form: 'The ___ book is on the table.'

Back

The correct singular possessive form is 'author's'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D