Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. 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

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun. Example: 'dog' becomes 'dog's'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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

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Add only an apostrophe after the 's'. Example: 'dogs' becomes 'dogs''.

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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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Add an apostrophe and 's'. Example: 'children' becomes 'children's'.

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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 'the car of John'?

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John's car.

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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 'the toys of the children'?

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The children's toys.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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

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The teacher's house.

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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 'the books of the students'?

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The students' 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 'the leg of the table'?

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The table's leg.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the possessive form of 'the songs of the band'?

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The band's songs.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D