Apostrophes and Possessive Nouns

Apostrophes and Possessive Nouns

Apostrophe+s:

 singular nouns, add apostrophe+s:

The cat´s

La muñeca de Maria está en la cama.

Maria´s doll is on the bed.

2nd rule

If a plural noun doesn't end in "s," add an apostrophe + "s" to create the possessive form.

Example:

Dog----Dogs

The dogs´ bones are in the kitchen.

Multiple Choice

One of that ________ wheels fell off.

• wagon's

• wagons'

Multiple Choice

Our ___________ birthdays are the same day.

• mother's

• mothers'

Multiple Choice

My __________ birthday is next week.

• brother's

• brothers'

Multiple Choice

Our ________ blades need sharpening.

• skate's

• skates'

Multiple Choice

All the ________ uniforms got dirty at that game.

• boy's

• boys'

Multiple Choice

Where have I seen that _________ face before?

• girl's

• girls'

Multiple Choice

The teacher looked at all the __________ work and chose the best artist.

• student's

• students'

Multiple Choice

In the forest, all the _____________ branches were waving in the wind.

• tree's

• trees'

Multiple Choice

That ___________________ ears are huge!

• elephant's

• elephants'