Possessive Nouns and Prepositions Quiz

What is the possessive form of the singular noun "fox"?

• foxs

• fox's

• foxes

• foxes'

Answer explanation

The possessive form of a singular noun is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's'. Therefore, the correct form for 'fox' is 'fox's', indicating ownership. The other options are incorrect forms.

Choose the correct possessive form for the plural noun "buses."

• bus's

• buses'

• bus'

• buses's

Answer explanation

The correct possessive form for the plural noun 'buses' is 'buses''. This indicates ownership by multiple buses. The other options are incorrect as they either apply to singular forms or misuse apostrophe placement.

Fill in the blank with the correct possessive form: "The (a)   nest was high up in the tree." (bird)

Answer explanation

The correct possessive form is "bird's" because it indicates that the nest belongs to the bird. Therefore, the complete sentence is "The bird's nest was high up in the tree."

Which of the following is the correct possessive form of the singular noun "class"?

• class's

• classes

• class'

• classs

Answer explanation

The correct possessive form of the singular noun 'class' is 'class's', indicating ownership. The other options do not correctly represent the possessive form.

Fill in the blank with the correct possessive form: "The (a)   tails were wagging happily." (puppies)

Answer explanation

The correct possessive form is "puppies'" because it indicates that the tails belong to multiple puppies. The apostrophe after "puppies" shows possession, making the sentence grammatically correct.

What is the possessive form of the plural noun "children"?

• children's

• childrens'

• children

• childrens

Answer explanation

The possessive form of the plural noun 'children' is 'children's', indicating ownership. The other options are incorrect as 'childrens'' is not a standard form, and 'children' and 'childrens' do not denote possession.

Fill in the blank with the correct possessive form: "The (a)   homework was due on Friday." (students)

Answer explanation

The correct possessive form is "students'" because it indicates that the homework belongs to multiple students. The apostrophe after 's' shows possession for plural nouns.

Choose the correct possessive form for the plural noun "wolves."

• wolf's

• wolves'

• wolfs'

• wolves's

Answer explanation

The correct possessive form for the plural noun 'wolves' is 'wolves''. This indicates ownership by multiple wolves. 'Wolf's' is singular, 'wolfs'' is incorrect, and 'wolves's' is not standard.

Fill in the blank with the correct possessive form: "The (a)   roar could be heard from miles away." (lion)

Answer explanation

The correct possessive form is "lion's" because it indicates that the roar belongs to the lion. Thus, the complete sentence reads: "The lion's roar could be heard from miles away."

Which of the following is the correct possessive form of the singular noun "boss"?

• boss's

• bosses

• boss'

• bosss

Answer explanation

The correct possessive form of the singular noun "boss" is "boss's". This form indicates ownership, showing that something belongs to the boss. The other options are incorrect for possessive usage.