Singular vs Plural Possessive Apostrophes

Which sentence has an apostrophe to show possession by a singular noun?

• The dog's biscuits were kept on the top shelf in the cupboard.

• The dogs' biscuits were kept on the top shelf in the cupboard.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence uses an apostrophe to show possession by a plural noun?

• The astronaut's suits were hung up in the space station.

• The astronauts' suits were hung up in the space station.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence uses an apostrophe to show possession of a plural noun?

• The witches' cats roamed through the garden.

• The witch's cats roamed through the garden.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence uses an apostrophe to show possession by a singular noun?

• The rockets' wings were being painted a new colour.

• The rocket's wings were being painted a new colour.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence uses an apostrophe to show possession of a plural noun?

• The cow's diet is mostly grass.

• The cows' diet is mostly grass.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence uses an apostrophe to show possession of a singular noun?

• The fairy's wings sparkled in the moonlight.

• The fairies' wings sparkled in the moonlight.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence uses an apostrophe to show possession of a plural noun?

• The eagles' wings flapped in the wind.

• The eagle's wings flapped in the wind.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence uses an apostrophe for possession of a singular noun?

• The pupils' pencils were brand new.

• The pupil's pencils were brand new.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence uses an apostrophe for possession of a plural noun?

• The ogres' shoes were rotten and smelly.

• The ogre's shoes were rotten and smelly.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence uses an apostrophe to show possession of a singular noun?

• The Queen's jewels were in the tower.

• The Queens' jewels were in the tower.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D