Possessive Nouns

Two (or more) words combined using an apostrophe to create a shorter word.

• Possessive noun

• Contraction

Shows ownership or belonging.

• Possessive noun

• Contraction

What does singular mean?

• Only one

• More than one

What does plural mean?

• Only one

• More than one

How do you create a singular possessive noun correctly?

• Always add 's

• Just add ' to the end

How do you create a plural possessive noun correctly?

• Add 's if the plural noun doesn't end in S

• Just add ' if the plural noun already ends in S

• ALWAYS add 's

The children toys are on the floor.

• childrens

• children's

• childrens'

My teacher name is Ms. Germann.

• teachers

• teacher's

• teachers'

All of the student Chromebooks are fully charged.

• students

• students's

• students'

The teacher lounge is down the hall.

• teachers

• teacher's

• teachers'

• teachers's