Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns

Front

What is a singular possessive noun?

Back

A singular possessive noun shows ownership by one person or thing, formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you form a singular possessive noun?

Back

Add an apostrophe and the letter 's' to the end of the noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is a plural possessive noun?

Back

A plural possessive noun shows ownership by more than one person or thing, formed by adding an apostrophe after the 's' of the plural noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you form a plural possessive noun?

Back

Add an apostrophe after the 's' at the end of the plural noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Identify the possessive noun in the sentence: 'The dog's tail wagged happily.'

Back

dog's

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Which word shows possession in the sentence: 'The children's toys were scattered everywhere'?

Back

children's

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the plural possessive form of 'child'?

Back

children's

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Give an example of a singular possessive noun.

Back

dog's, cat's, house's.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Give an example of a plural possessive noun.

Back

children's, dogs', cats'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the difference between singular and plural possessive nouns?

Back

Singular possessive nouns show ownership by one, while plural possessive nouns show ownership by more than one.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D