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What is a possessive noun?

Back

A possessive noun shows ownership or possession. It indicates that something belongs to someone.

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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?

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' to the end of the noun (e.g., 'the dog's toy').

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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' 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

Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'the children's books').

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'Molly'?

Back

Molly'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.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'brother'?

Back

brother's.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the possessive form of 'neighbors'?

Back

neighbors'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

How do you indicate possession for multiple owners?

Back

Use the possessive form of the last owner (e.g., 'Jack and Jill's house').

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the correct possessive form for 'the ideas of the children'?

Back

children's ideas.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D