Exploring Possessive Nouns for 3rd Graders

What is a possessive noun?

• A noun that replaces a proper noun

• A noun that describes another noun

• A noun that shows ownership

• A noun that indicates action

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

How do you show possession for a singular noun?

• Add 's before the noun

• No need to add anything

• Add 's after the noun

• Add an apostrophe after the noun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is the correct possessive form for a singular noun 'dog'?

• Dogs'

• Dog

• Dog's

• Dogs

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

For plural nouns ending in 's', how is possession shown?

• Add 's

• No addition needed

• Add an apostrophe after the s

• Add an apostrophe before the s

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which example shows the correct possessive form for plural nouns not ending in 's'?

• Childrens'

• Children's

• Children

• Childrens

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

How would you write the possessive form of 'men'?

• Men

• Mens

• Men's

• Mens'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

What should be added to 'kitten' to show possession?

• An apostrophe

• An apostrophe and s

• Just s

• No addition

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which word needs only an apostrophe to become possessive?

• Boy

• Geese

• Goose

• Boys

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

In the worksheet, which word correctly uses an apostrophe only to show possession?

• Doctors

• Doctor

• Puppy

• Puppies

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is the possessive form of 'elephant' when referring to multiple elephants?

• Elephant

• Elephants

• Elephants'

• Elephant's

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D