Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

Back

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

Front

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 dog's bone).

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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' 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'?

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 'book'?

Back

book's (singular) or books' (plural).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'worker'?

Back

worker's (singular) or workers' (plural).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'Bobby'?

Back

Bobby's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'king'?

Back

king's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'Edison'?

Back

Edison's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Fill in the blank: All of the _______ covers were torn. (books)

Back

books'.

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.2.4D

CCSS.L.3.1B