Nouns-Plurals and Possessives

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What is a noun?

Back

A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a plural noun?

Back

A plural noun is a noun that indicates more than one person, place, thing, or idea, often formed by adding 's' or 'es'.

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'the dog's bone').

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you form the plural of a noun ending in 's'?

Back

To form the plural of a noun ending in 's', you usually add 'es' (e.g., 'bus' becomes 'buses').

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

Front

What is the correct possessive form of 'Michael'?

Back

The correct possessive form is 'Michael's', indicating something that belongs to Michael.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you indicate possession for plural nouns that already end in 's'?

Back

For plural nouns that end in 's', you add only an apostrophe (e.g., 'the teachers' lounge').

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the plural form of 'child'?

Back

The plural form of 'child' is 'children'.

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

Front

What is the possessive form of 'fox'?

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The possessive form of 'fox' is 'fox's', indicating something that belongs to the fox.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you form the plural of a noun ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant?

Back

To form the plural, change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es' (e.g., 'baby' becomes 'babies').

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

Front

What is the plural form of 'mouse'?

Back

The plural form of 'mouse' is 'mice'.

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B