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

To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., cat -> cat's).

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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 plural noun that ends in 's'?

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For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., cats -> cats').

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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 and 's' (e.g., children -> children's).

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the dog'?

Back

The dog's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the dogs'?

Back

The dogs'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the teacher'?

Back

The teacher's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'the teachers'?

Back

The teachers'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How would you write 'the toys of the children' in possessive form?

Back

The children's toys.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How would you write 'the book of the girl' in possessive form?

Back

The girl's book.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D