Exploring Singular Possessive Nouns

The video tutorial covers possessive nouns, explaining how they show ownership or belonging. It distinguishes between possessive and plural nouns, highlighting their differences in writing despite similar pronunciation. The tutorial focuses on forming singular possessive nouns by adding an apostrophe and 's'. It also addresses irregular possessive nouns, particularly those ending in 's', and provides examples of both regular and irregular forms. The video concludes with examples and instructions for independent practice.

What do possessive nouns show?

• Possession or belonging

• Plurality

• Adjectives

• Action

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Which of the following is a correct example of a possessive noun?

• The boys' bike

• The boy's bike

• The boys bike

• The boy bike

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

How do possessive nouns and plural nouns often get confused?

• They have the same meaning

• They sound the same

• They look the same

• They are used in the same context

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Which sentence correctly uses a singular possessive noun?

• The dogs are in the yard

• The dog is playing

• The dogs' toys are in the basket

• The dog's leash is on the table

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

How do you form a possessive noun for most singular nouns?

• Add an 'es' at the end

• Add an apostrophe s

• Add an apostrophe

• Add an 's' at the end

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Which of the following is a correct singular possessive noun?

• The cars' wheel

• The car wheel

• The cars wheel

• The car's wheel

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

What is one accepted way to show possession for a singular noun ending in 's'?

• Add an 's' at the end

• Add an apostrophe

• Add an apostrophe s

• Add an 'es'

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

Which of the following is a correct possessive form for the name 'Chris'?

• Chris's

• Chris'

• Chrises

• Chris

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive noun?

• The boys' pants are black

• The boy pants are black

• The boy's pants are black

• The boys pants are black

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

What should you add to a singular noun to make it possessive?

• An 'es'

• An apostrophe s

• An apostrophe

• An 's'

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B