Plural Possessive Nouns

Mr. Griot introduces the concept of nouns, focusing on singular and plural forms. He explains rules for converting singular nouns to plural, such as adding 'S' or 'ES', and addresses exceptions like irregular nouns. The video also covers possessive nouns, detailing how to form them from plural nouns, including irregular cases. The lesson emphasizes understanding the difference between plural and possessive forms, aiming to make students proficient in using these grammatical structures.

What is a plural noun?

• A noun that names one person, place, or thing

• A noun that ends with 'S'

• A noun that names more than one person, place, or thing

• A noun that shows ownership

How do you form the plural of most nouns?

• Add 'ES' to the end

• Change 'Y' to 'IES'

• Add 'Z' to the end

• Add 'S' to the end

Which of the following nouns does not change when made plural?

• Cat

• Fox

• Dog

• Deer

What is a possessive noun?

• A noun that names more than one person, place, or thing

• A noun that is irregular

• A noun that shows ownership

• A noun that ends with 'ES'

How do you make a plural noun possessive if it ends with 'S'?

• Change 'S' to 'IES'

• Add an apostrophe

• Add 'ES' to the end

• Add 'S' to the end

Which of the following is an example of an irregular plural noun?

• Books

• Children

• Dogs

• Cats

How is the possessive form of the irregular noun 'man' written?

• Mans

• Men's

• Mens

• Man's