Confusing English: Possessive ('S) - (Easy Explanation)

Confusing English: Possessive ('S) - (Easy Explanation)

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English, Other

10th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains possessives in grammar, covering how nouns and pronouns indicate possession. It details the rules for forming possessive nouns, including special cases like singular nouns ending in 's' and plural nouns. The tutorial also discusses possessive pronouns and when nouns can be omitted in possessive phrases. Examples are provided throughout to illustrate these concepts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of possessives in grammar?

To express emotions

To form questions

To describe actions

To indicate ownership or possession

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you form the possessive of a singular noun that ends in 's'?

Add 's' only

Add an apostrophe and 's'

Add only an apostrophe

Add 'es'

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a possessive form using an adverb of time?

The cat's toy

The dog's bone

The teacher's book

Yesterday's appointment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you form the possessive for multiple possessors?

Add 's' to each possessor

Add an apostrophe to the first possessor

Add an apostrophe and 's' to the last possessor

Add 'es' to the last possessor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which context are nouns like 'house' or 'shop' omitted in possessive phrases?

When they are used in questions

When they are the subject of a sentence

When they are the object of a verb

When they are possessed objects of someone