Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

Back

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

Tags

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 toy').

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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'?

Back

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

Tags

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 'children'?

Back

Children's.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Identify the possessive form: 'the cat's toy'.

Back

Singular possessive.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Identify the possessive form: 'the dogs' owner'.

Back

Plural possessive.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Fill in the blank: 'The ___ barked loudly.' (dogs)

Back

dogs'.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Fill in the blank: 'The ___ hat is red.' (man)

Back

man's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D