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 a possessive noun for a singular noun?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the singular noun (e.g., the dog's toy).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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

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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

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

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the children's 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 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 my parents'?

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My parents' 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 book of the teacher'?

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The teacher's book.

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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 bikes of the boys'?

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The boys' bikes.

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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 hat of the girl'?

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The girl's hat.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D