Possessive Nouns

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What is a possessive noun?

Back

A possessive noun shows ownership or possession. 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 that ends in 's'?

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., James'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., 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 'woman'?

Back

women's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Change to a possessive noun: 'the toys of the children'.

Back

children's toys.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Change to a possessive noun: 'the car of my brother'.

Back

my brother's car.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Change to a possessive noun: 'the house of the teachers'.

Back

teachers' house.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Change to a possessive noun: 'the books of the students'.

Back

students' books.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Change to a possessive noun: 'the hat of the man'.

Back

the man's hat.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D