Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It indicates that something belongs to someone or something.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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How do you form a possessive noun for a singular noun?

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Add 's to the end of the singular noun (e.g., the cat's toy).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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

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Add an apostrophe (') after the 's' (e.g., the dogs' owner).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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

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Add 's to the end of the plural noun (e.g., the children's books).

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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 noun 'Bobby'?

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Bobby's.

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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 noun 'duck' when referring to multiple ducks?

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ducks' (e.g., the ducks' pond).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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True or False: You put an 's after single possessive nouns like 'the cat's tail'.

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True.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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True or False: You put an 's' after plural possessive nouns like 'the three cats' tails'.

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True.

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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 noun 'pig'?

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pig's.

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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 noun 'children'?

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children's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D