Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns

Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns

HMH Lessons 2.2.1 & 2.2.2

Singular Possessive Nouns

A singular possessive noun shows ownership by one person or thing. Add -'s to a singular noun to make it possessive.

Examples:

the dragon's scales

the knight's horse

Plural Possessive Nouns

A plural possessive noun shows ownership by more than one person or thing. When a plural noun ends with an -s, add an apostrophe to make it possessive. When a plural noun does not end in -s, add -'s to make it possessive.

Examples

the boxes' lids

the men's hats