Possessive Nouns

Front

What is a possessive noun?

Back

A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It indicates that something belongs to someone or something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you form a possessive noun for a singular noun?

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the singular noun (e.g., teacher -> teacher's).

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

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

Back

Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., cats -> cats').

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

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

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., children -> children's).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the desk of the teacher'?

Back

The teacher's desk.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the trees in the forests'?

Back

The forests' trees.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the leg of the table'?

Back

The table's leg.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the chargers of the phones'?

Back

The phones' chargers.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the tails of the cats'?

Back

The cats' tails.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What does the apostrophe indicate in possessive nouns?

Back

The apostrophe indicates ownership or possession.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D