Understanding Possessive Nouns and Apostrophes

What is the correct way to show possession for a singular noun like 'Tom'?

• Toms'

• Toms

• Tom'

• Tom's

Which sentence is correct for a singular noun possession?

• The boy bike's is green.

• The boys bike is green.

• The boy's bike is green.

• The boys' bike is green.

How can you form a possessive noun for a singular name ending in 's', like 'Chris'?

• Chris'

• Neither Chris' nor Chris's is correct

• Both Chris' and Chris's are correct

• Chris's

For plural nouns ending in 's', how do you form the possessive?

• Add 's'

• Add 's

• Add s'

• Add '

Which of the following is correct for an irregular plural noun like 'children'?

• Children's

• Children'

• Childrens's

• Childrens'

How do you show shared possession for 'Mom and Dad'?

• Mom Dad's

• Mom's Dad's

• Mom and Dad's

• Mom's and Dad's

If Peter and Ian have different friends, how should it be written?

• Peter's Ian's friends

• Peters' and Ians' friends

• Peter's and Ian's friends

• Peter and Ian's friends

How do you form the possessive for a compound noun like 'father-in-law'?

• Father's-in-law

• Father-in-law's

• Fathers-in-law's

• Father-in-laws'

What is the correct possessive form for 'parents' when referring to both?

• Parent'

• Parents's

• Parent's

• Parents'

Which of the following is correct for a singular noun ending in 'y', like 'baby'?

• Babys's

• Babys'

• Babies'

• Baby's