Understanding Possessive Nouns

This video tutorial, led by Ashley and Mia, covers the concept of possessive nouns, explaining how to show ownership by adding an apostrophe and an 'S' to nouns. It distinguishes between singular and plural possessive forms, including irregular plurals and singular nouns ending in 'S'. The tutorial provides examples and practice exercises to reinforce understanding, concluding with a review of key points.

What is the purpose of adding an apostrophe and 'S' to a noun?

• To show ownership or possession

• To indicate a missing letter

• To form a question

• To make the noun plural

How does an apostrophe function differently in contractions compared to possessive nouns?

• In both, it shows ownership.

• In both, it shows missing letters.

• In contractions, it shows missing letters; in possessive nouns, it shows ownership.

• In contractions, it shows ownership; in possessive nouns, it shows missing letters.

What is the possessive form of 'Ava' when referring to her shoes?

• Avas' shoes

• Ava shoes

• Avaes shoes

• Ava's shoes

How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that already ends in 'S'?

• Add 'ES' at the end

• Add only an apostrophe

• Add 'S' at the end

• Add an apostrophe and 'S'

What is the correct possessive form for the word 'children'?

• children

• childrens's

• children's

• childrens'

If a singular noun ends with 'S', what is one correct way to make it possessive?

• Add 'S' at the end

• Add 'ES' at the end

• Add an apostrophe and 'S'

• Add only an apostrophe

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

• Marcus'

• Marcus's

• Both Marcus' and Marcus's

• Neither Marcus' nor Marcus's

What is the possessive form of 'people' when referring to their project?

• people

• people's

• peoples'

• peoples's

What is the rule for making a regular plural noun possessive?

• Add only an apostrophe

• Add 'S' at the end

• Add an apostrophe and 'S'

• Add 'ES' at the end

What should you remember when dealing with singular nouns ending in 'S'?

• Always add 'S'

• Add an apostrophe and 'S' or just an apostrophe

• Always add 'ES'

• Never add an apostrophe