Possessive Nouns Practice

Choose the SINGULAR possessive noun to complete each sentence.

Joan _________ backpack was stuffed with library books.

• Kramer

• Kramer's

• Kramers'

Choose the SINGULAR possessive noun to complete each sentence.

She should have borrowed her ________ large book bag.

• mothers'

• mother's

• mothers

Choose the SINGULAR possessive noun to complete each sentence.

Her little ______ book was due back by five o'clock.

• brother's

• brothers'

• brothers

Choose the SINGULAR possessive noun to complete each sentence.

________ heart raced as she got there just in time.

• Joan's

• Joan

• Joans'

Choose the SINGULAR possessive noun to complete each sentence.

A sign on a ________ desk warned of fines for late books.

• librarians'

• librarians

• librarian's

Choose the PLURAL possessive noun to complete each sentence.

All the _______ telescopes were loaded onto the space shuttle.

• astronomers'

• astronomers

• astronomer's

Choose the PLURAL possessive noun to complete each sentence.

At take-off both _______ trails were long and straight.

• engine's

• engines'

• engines

Choose the PLURAL possessive noun to complete each sentence.

The __________ loud cheers filled the air.

• spectators

• spectator's

• spectators'

Choose the PLURAL possessive noun to complete each sentence.

Everyone applauded for the ________ good work.

• scientists'

• scientist's

• scientists

Choose the PLURAL possessive noun to complete each sentence.

The four _______ pictures appeared on the news.

• astronauts

• astronaut's

• astronauts'