Possessive Singular Nouns

What is a possessive singular noun?

• When many people (places or things) own something

• When one person (place or thing) owns something

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

A possessive singular noun must always have an apostrophe.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which word is the possessive singular noun in this sentence?

The bird's nest is in the tree

• Bird's

• Tree

• Nest

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which word is the possessive singular noun in this sentence?

The student's backpack is messy.

• Backpack

• Messy

• Student's

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is another way this sentence can be written?

Captain America has a shield that is red, white, and blue.

• Captain America shield's is red, white, and blue.

• Captain America's shield is red, white, and blue.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

This is Patrick and this is his car. How can you change this sentence?

• Patrick's car is red.

• Patricks car is red.

This toy belongs to the dog.

How can you change this sentence to one with a possessive phrase?

• The toy is purple.

• The dog's toy is purple.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Select the correct possessive singular noun to complete the sentence:

The ______ cat is taking a nap.

• Families

• Family's

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D