Possessive nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

Back

A possessive noun shows ownership or possession. 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

Front

How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

Back

To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., 'the dog's bone').

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

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

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

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'Kingdom'?

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The possessive form is 'Kingdom's'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'Emperor Huang'?

Back

The possessive form is 'Emperor Huang's'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'Warriors'?

Back

The possessive form is 'Warriors''.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'Tomb'?

Back

The possessive form is 'Tomb's'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'Weapons'?

Back

The possessive form is 'Weapons''.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What does the apostrophe indicate in possessive nouns?

Back

The apostrophe indicates ownership or possession.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D