Mastering Apostrophe S and Possessive Nouns

What does the apostrophe S mean when followed by an adjective?

• It is a contraction of IS

• It shows possession

• It indicates a plural noun

• It is a contraction of HAS

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

In the sentence 'John’s studied', what does the apostrophe S represent?

• It is a contraction of HAS

• It is a contraction of IS

• It indicates a plural noun

• It shows possession

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

How do you show possession for a singular noun?

• Add an apostrophe before the noun

• Add an S after the noun

• Add an apostrophe S after the noun

• Add an apostrophe after the noun

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following is correct for showing possession of a singular noun?

• Ange' house

• Ange house's

• Ange's house

• Ange house'

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

How do you show possession for plural nouns ending in S?

• Add an apostrophe S after the noun

• Add an S after the noun

• Add an apostrophe after the S

• Add an apostrophe before the noun

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following is correct for showing possession of plural nouns ending in S?

• Dogs' bones

• Dogs bones'

• Dogs's bones

• Dog's bones

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

How do you show possession for plural nouns not ending in S?

• Add an apostrophe after the noun

• Add an apostrophe S after the noun

• Add an S after the noun

• Add an apostrophe before the noun

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following is correct for showing possession of plural nouns not ending in S?

• Children' toys

• Childrens's toys

• Children's toys

• Childrens' toys

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

How do you show possession for singular nouns ending in S?

• Add an apostrophe before the noun

• Add an apostrophe after the noun

• Add an apostrophe S after the noun

• Add an S after the noun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following is correct for showing possession of names ending in S?

• James' dog

• James dog

• James's dog

• James dog'

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D