Understanding Possessive Nouns

Mrs. LEL introduces possessive nouns, explaining how they show ownership by adding an apostrophe and 's' to singular nouns and just an apostrophe to plural nouns. She provides examples and practice sentences to help students identify possessive nouns in context. The lesson concludes with a recap of the rules for using possessive nouns.

What is the purpose of a possessive noun?

• To indicate a location

• To show ownership or possession

• To express a feeling

• To describe an action

How do you form a possessive noun with a singular noun?

• Add an apostrophe and 's'

• Add 's' only

• Add 'es'

• Add an apostrophe

When dealing with plural nouns, how is possession indicated?

• Add 's' only

• Add 'es'

• Add an apostrophe and 's'

• Add an apostrophe after the existing 's'

In the sentence 'The Pilgrim's ship was uncomfortable', which word is possessive?

• Uncomfortable

• Was

• Pilgrim's

• Ship

What is the correct possessive form in 'A sincere person's compliment is a valuable gift'?

• Persons

• Person's

• Person

• Persones

In the phrase 'Mrs Graves class', how should 'Graves' be made possessive?

• Graveses

• Grave's

• Graves's

• Graves'

Which is the correct possessive form for 'Chris performance'?

• Chris

• Chris'

• Chris's

• Chrises

How should 'the girls outfits' be made possessive?

• Girl

• Girl's

• Girls'

• Girls's

What is the possessive form of 'the little baby's nursery' when referring to multiple babies?

• Babies'

• Baby's

• Babies's

• Babys'

What is the rule for forming possessive nouns with singular nouns?

• Add an apostrophe and 's'

• Add 's' only

• Add an apostrophe

• Add 'es'