Plural and Possessive Nouns

plural and possessive nouns

What does possessive mean?

• Look at the smaller word in possessive.

• possess, we know this means to have or own something.

• plural, we know this means more than one.

• the word puppies is plural because there is more than one. so how do we show possession with plural nouns?

plural and possessive nouns

A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing.

A possessive noun shows who or what owns something or has something.

Add an apostrophe and -s ('s) to a singular noun to make it a possessive noun.

Matt → Matt's glove

the bird → the bird's wings

When a plural noun ends in -s, just add an apostrophe (') to make it a possessive noun.

the boys → the boys' camp

the schools → the schools' teams

plural and possessive nouns

A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing.

A possessive noun shows who or what owns something or has something.

Add an apostrophe and -s ('s) to a singular noun to make it a possessive noun.

Matt → Matt's glove

the bird → the bird's wings

When a plural noun ends in -s, just add an apostrophe (') to make it a possessive noun.

the boys → the boys' camp

the schools → the schools' teams

plural and possessive nouns

A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing.

A possessive noun shows who or what owns something or has something.

When a plural noun does not end in -s, add an apostrophe and -s ('s) to make it a possessive noun.

the children → the children's toys

the mice → the mice's tails

plural and possessive nouns

A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing.

A possessive noun shows who or what owns something or has something.

When a plural noun does not end in -s, add an apostrophe and -s ('s) to make it a possessive noun.

the children → the children's toys

the mice → the mice's tails

Multiple Choice

The sentence below is correct.

The Smiths' had family dinner.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Fill in the Blank

Type the possessive form of the given noun.

mockingbirds song

Here, the noun is plural. Therefore, you must add an apostrophe in the correct spot.

For example: The boys camp must be written as The boys' camp to show possession to the given noun. Bed's is wrong because the given noun is plural, not singular.

Fill in the Blank

Type the possessive form of the given noun.

peacocks feathers

Here, the noun is plural. Therefore, you must add an apostrophe in the correct spot.

For example: The boys camp must be written as The boys' camp to show possession to the given noun. Bed's is wrong because the given noun is plural, not singular.

Fill in the Blank

Type the possessive form of the given noun.

Our grandparents advice

Here, the noun is plural. Therefore, you must add an apostrophe in the correct spot.

For example: The boys camp must be written as The boys' camp to show possession to the given noun. Bed's is wrong because the given noun is plural, not singular.

Fill in the Blank

Type the possessive form of the given noun.

That commercial message

Here, the noun is singular. Therefore, you must add an apostrophe in the correct spot.

For example: Ember's room is very clean. The noun is singular, not plural.

Fill in the Blank

Type the possessive form of the given noun.

This essay conclusion

Here, the noun is singular. Therefore, you must add an apostrophe in the correct spot.

For example: Ember's room is very clean. The noun is singular, not plural.

Poll

Which skill would you like more practice on before independent study time?

• Comma Usage: Simple

  Compound

  Complex

  Compound-Complex

• Comma Usage:

  Independent vs Dependent Clauses

• Capitalization

• Comma Usage: All

• Subject-verb Agreement

sentence structure

• ​Simple:

  Cash has a secret admirer.

• Compound:

  Cash has a secret admirer, and Albert has a girlfriend.

• Complex:

  While Hunter focuses on his intelligence, he values football too.

• Compound-Complex:

  While Hunter focuses on his intelligence, he values football, and he values soccer.

​review: what does a five paragraph essay look like?

Open Ended

Connect these two sentences to make a compound-complex sentence.

Gretchen used to sing.

Gretchen acts now.

Gretchen loves to acts.

​editing

Remember to follow the writing stages. After you finish drafting and revising, you will edit your written work. At this time, re-read your sentences, and fix or add any appositives.

sentence structure

​Faith, who is a rock star in English class, stars in her very own TV series called "All About Me."

Shamar is so popular, and Blaze knows it even though Blaze won't admit it.

1. Go to either IXL and study FF.5 or go to No Red Ink, select the Learn tab, and study Singular vs Plural Possessive.

2. You have to study at least two skills today, so pace yourself to fit study time for both.

3. Remember that we are expected to study at home as well.

4. Raise your hand if you need help.

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