Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession. It often ends with an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'dog's leash').

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun (e.g., 'the girl's book').

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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 ends in 's'?

Back

Add only 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

Front

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

Back

Add an apostrophe and '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 possessive form of 'Mrs. Smith'?

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Mrs. Smith's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Identify the possessive noun in the sentence: 'The cat's toy is missing.'

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cat's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What does the possessive noun 'men's' indicate?

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It indicates that the hats belong to multiple men.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Fill in the blank: 'These ________ inventions were amazing!' (people, peoples, peoples', people's)

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people's.

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

Front

What is the possessive form of 'child'?

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child's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Identify the possessive noun in the sentence: 'The children's laughter was loud.'

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children's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D