Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

Back

A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It indicates that something belongs to someone or something.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

Back

To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the dog's bone).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's'?

Back

For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

Back

For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., the children's toys).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'guitar'?

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The possessive form is 'guitar's' (e.g., the guitar's strings).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'toothbrush'?

Back

The possessive form is 'toothbrush's' (e.g., the toothbrush's bristles).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'police car'?

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The possessive form is 'police car's' for singular and 'police cars'' for plural (e.g., the police car's sirens, the police cars' sirens).

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'band'?

Back

The possessive form is 'band's' (e.g., the band's songs).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'phone'?

Back

The possessive form is 'phone's' for singular and 'phones'' for plural (e.g., the phone's charger, the phones' chargers).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the difference between 'guitar's strings' and 'guitars' strings'?

Back

'Guitar's strings' refers to the strings of one guitar, while 'guitars' strings' refers to the strings of multiple guitars.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D