Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

Back

A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It indicates that something belongs to someone or something.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

How do you form a possessive noun for a singular noun?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

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

Back

Add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

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

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the children's books).

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the houses'?

Back

the houses'.

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the workers'?

Back

the workers'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the children'?

Back

the children's.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the cows'?

Back

the cows'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the ducks'?

Back

the ducks'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

Give an example of a sentence using a possessive noun.

Back

The cat's toy is under the couch.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B