Singular and Plural Possessives

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What is a possessive noun?

Back

A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship, indicating that something belongs to someone or something.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

Back

To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the dog's leash).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

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

Back

For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in 's'?

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For plural nouns that do not end in 's', add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the children's toys).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the difference between singular and plural possessives?

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Singular possessives indicate ownership by one person or thing, while plural possessives indicate ownership by multiple people or things.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Provide an example of a singular possessive noun.

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Jenny's book.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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Provide an example of a plural possessive noun.

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The teachers' lounge.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the possessive form of 'the clouds of the sky'?

Back

The sky's clouds.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the possessive form of 'the tails of the cats'?

Back

The cats' tails.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Identify the possessive form in the phrase 'children's toys'.

Back

Children's is a plural possessive.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D