Plural Nouns vs. Possessive Nouns

Put the books on the shelf.

Is the word books plural or possessive?

• plural

• possessive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

The _______ claws are very sharp.

• cat's

• cats'

• cats

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

The children's toys were scattered everywhere.

Is the word children's plural or possessive?

• plural

• possessive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

________ lunch is my favorite food.

• Todays

• Today's

• Todays'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

The brothers argued over the basketball game last night.

Is the word brothers plural or possessive?

• plural

• possessive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

All of the ________ are being used by the students.

• computer's

• computers'

• computers

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

The cat's tail was fluffy.

Is the word cat's plural or possessive?

• possessive

• plural

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Mrs. Patty loves to put __________ on her pizza!

• pineapples

• pineapple's

• pineapples'

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

The teachers at the school are very nice.

Is the word teachers plural or possessive?

• plural

• possessive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

The _______in the sky are so pretty.

• clouds

• cloud's

• clouds'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B