Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

Back

A possessive noun shows ownership or possession. It indicates 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 and 's' (e.g., the dog's leash).

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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., 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 an apostrophe and '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 'child'?

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The possessive form of 'child' is 'child's' for singular and 'children's' for plural.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the correct possessive form for 'the books that belong to the girls'?

Back

The correct form is 'girls' books'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the possessive form of 'cat'?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you indicate possession for multiple items owned by multiple people?

Back

Use the plural possessive form (e.g., 'the teachers' lounge' indicates a lounge belonging to multiple teachers).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the possessive form of 'police car'?

Back

The possessive form is 'police car's' for singular and 'police cars'' for plural.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the difference between 'girl's' and 'girls''?

Back

'Girl's' indicates possession by one girl, while 'girls'' indicates possession by multiple girls.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D