Possessive Nouns and Apostrophes

This video tutorial covers the rules and usage of possessive nouns, both singular and plural. It explains how to correctly use apostrophes to show possession and avoid common mistakes. The video includes practice exercises and examples to reinforce learning. It also touches on contractions and common errors in apostrophe usage. Students are guided to complete a worksheet to summarize their learning and pose questions.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Plural nouns

• Adjectives

• Possessive nouns

• Contractions

What does a possessive noun indicate?

• A noun that is plural

• A noun that shows ownership

• A noun that is an adjective

• A noun that is a verb

How do you form a singular possessive noun?

• Add 's' to the noun

• Add 'es' to the noun

• Add an apostrophe 's' to the noun

• Add 'ing' to the noun

What is the rule for plural possessive nouns that already end with 's'?

• Add an apostrophe after the 's'

• Add an apostrophe 's' to the noun

• Add 's' to the noun

• Add 'es' to the noun

How do you form a possessive for plural nouns that do not end with 's'?

• Add an apostrophe 's' to the noun

• Add 's' to the noun

• Add an apostrophe after the 's'

• Add 'es' to the noun

In the sentence 'The boys' helmets were full of sand', what does the apostrophe indicate?

• The helmets belong to one boy

• The helmets belong to multiple boys

• The helmets are singular

• The helmets are plural

When two nouns possess something together, where do you place the apostrophe?

• After the first noun

• After both nouns

• After the second noun

• Before both nouns

What is the correct way to form the contraction for 'it is'?

• it is

• its

• its'

• it's

What is a common mistake people make with apostrophes?

• Using them to make nouns plural

• Using them to show possession

• Using them in contractions

• Using them in poetry

In the phrase 'kids play area', where should the apostrophe be placed?

• Before the 'k' in kids

• Before the 's' in kids

• After the 's' in kids

• No apostrophe needed