Exploring Possessive Nouns: Singular and Plural

The video tutorial covers the basics of nouns, including singular, plural, and possessive forms. It explains how to form plurals by adding 's' or 'es', and addresses irregular plural forms. The concept of possession is introduced, highlighting the use of apostrophes to indicate ownership. Examples are provided to clarify these concepts, and the video concludes with exercises to reinforce learning.

Which of the following is not a correct way to make a noun plural?

• Adding 's

• Removing the last letter

• Changing y to ies

• Adding es

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

What is the plural form of 'lady'?

• Ladyes

• Lady

• Ladys

• Ladies

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

Which of the following is an example of an irregular plural noun?

• Desks

• Books

• Women

• Cats

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

What is the plural form of 'person'?

• People

• Persones

• Persons

• Peoples

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

What does a singular possessive noun indicate?

• Ownership by multiple people

• A plural form

• Ownership by one person

• No ownership

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

• No change needed

• By adding es

• By adding s'

• By adding 's

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive noun?

• The cat toys are new.

• The cats toys are new.

• The cat's toys are new.

• The cats' toy are new.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is the correct possessive form for the plural noun 'students'?

• Students'

• Student's

• Students's

• Studentes'

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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

• Just add an apostrophe

• Add 's

• Add s'

• No addition needed

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

How is the possessive form of 'people' correctly written?

• People'

• People's

• Peoples'

• Peoples's

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D