Showing Possession

The video tutorial explains the use of possessive forms in writing. It covers how to show possession with singular and plural nouns using apostrophes, and highlights common mistakes. The tutorial also discusses possessive pronouns, emphasizing that they do not require apostrophes. Key examples and rules are provided to help understand the correct application of possessive forms.

How do you indicate possession for a singular noun?

• Add an apostrophe after the 's'

• Add an apostrophe before the 's'

• Add 'es' to the end of the word

• Use a possessive pronoun

Which sentence correctly uses a plural possessive?

• The students books were on the table.

• The students books' were on the table.

• The students' books were on the table.

• The student's books were on the table.

Where should the apostrophe be placed in the word 'players' to show plural possession?

• Before the 's'

• After the 's'

• Before the 'p'

• No apostrophe is needed

Which of the following is a possessive pronoun?

• Its

• It

• It's

• It is

What does 'it's' stand for?

• Its

• It is

• It has

• It was