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 's to the end of the noun. Example: the dog's leash.

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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 an apostrophe (') after the 's'. Example: 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 the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

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Add 's to the end of the noun. Example: the children's toys.

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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 'grandfather'?

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grandfather'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 'Bobby'?

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Bobby'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 'chicken' when referring to multiple chickens?

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chickens'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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True or False: You add 's after plural possessive nouns that have irregular spellings.

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True.

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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 'book'?

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book'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 'books' when referring to multiple books?

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books'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D