Possessive Nouns and Run-On Sentences

It tells us that something belongs to someone

• possessive noun

• abstract noun

• compound noun

We use ‘ s to change a noun into a possessive noun.

• false

• true

When a singular noun ends in –s we only add apostrophe ‘

• true

• false

Read the sentences and choose the correct option.

- Chris has a Bible.

- The dog buried a bone.

- Those women have ponytail.

• - Chris's Bible.

  - The dog's bone.

  - Women's ponytail.

• - The Bible of Chris.

  - The bone of the dog.

  - The ponytail of the women.

What joining words do we use to correct a Run-On sentence?

• because, since, for

• and – or - but

What is the correct way to correct this run-on sentence?

- You can play outside you must wear your jacket.

• You can play outside. But you must wear your jacket.

• You can play outside, but you must wear your jacket.