Possessive Nouns

Front

What is a possessive noun?

Back

A possessive noun shows ownership or possession, indicating 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 the possessive of a singular noun?

Back

For a singular noun, add an apostrophe and 's' (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 end in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., 'the girls' room').

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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'?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'Sam'?

Back

Sam's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'girls'?

Back

girls'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'Molly'?

Back

Molly's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Identify the possessive form: 'the car of the teacher'.

Back

the teacher's car.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Identify the possessive form: 'the toys of the children'.

Back

the children's toys.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Is 'man's' singular or plural possessive?

Back

singular possessive.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D