Showing Possession

The video tutorial explains the use of possessive forms in writing, focusing on singular and plural possessive nouns and possessive pronouns. It highlights the placement of apostrophes in singular and plural nouns to indicate ownership and clarifies the use of possessive pronouns, which do not require apostrophes. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate these rules, ensuring a clear understanding of possessive forms in English grammar.

How do you indicate possession for a singular noun?

• By adding 'es' to the end of the word

• By using a possessive pronoun

• By adding an apostrophe after the 's'

• By adding an apostrophe before the 's'

In the sentence 'The school's library was getting old', what does the apostrophe indicate?

• A contraction

• Possession by one school

• Possession by multiple schools

• Plurality

Where should the apostrophe be placed in a plural possessive noun?

• No apostrophe is needed

• Before the word

• After the 's'

• Before the 's'

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a plural possessive?

• The students books were on the table.

• The students books' were on the table.

• The students' books were on the table.

• The student's books were on the table.

What is the correct usage of 'its' when showing possession?

• Its'

• It is

• It's

• Its