Exploring Possessive Nouns and Apostrophe Usage

The video tutorial explains the use of apostrophes to show possession in English grammar. It covers the rules for using apostrophes with singular and plural nouns, providing examples such as 'Mike's bike' and 'the girls' room'. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding these rules to correctly indicate possession in writing.

What is the correct way to show possession for a singular noun?

• Add 's' followed by an apostrophe

• Add an apostrophe followed by 's'

• Add 'es' at the end of the noun

• Add an apostrophe after the noun

Which of the following sentences correctly shows possession for a singular noun?

• The girls room is clean.

• The man's boat is fast.

• The dogs park is big.

• The bees hive is full.

How do you show possession for a plural noun that ends in 's'?

• Add an apostrophe before the 's'

• Add 's' followed by an apostrophe

• Add 'es' at the end of the noun

• Add an apostrophe after the 's'

Which of the following sentences correctly shows possession for a plural noun?

• The bees' hive is buzzing.

• The dogs' park is crowded.

• The boys' H is large.

• The girls' room is decorated.

What is the correct way to show possession for a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

• Add an apostrophe followed by 's'

• Add 's' followed by an apostrophe

• Add an apostrophe after the noun

• Add 'es' at the end of the noun

Which of the following sentences correctly shows possession for a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

• The peoples' choice is clear.

• The mens' club is exclusive.

• The children's toys are scattered.

• The womens' team is strong.

Which rule applies to showing possession for singular and plural nouns?

• Singular nouns add 's' after the apostrophe, plural nouns add an apostrophe after 's'

• Singular nouns add an apostrophe after 's', plural nouns add 's' after the apostrophe

• Both singular and plural nouns add an apostrophe after 's'

• Both singular and plural nouns add 's' after the apostrophe