Understanding Possessive Nouns

What is a possessive noun?

• A possessive noun describes an action.

• A possessive noun is a type of verb.

• A possessive noun indicates ownership or relationship.

• A possessive noun is a synonym for an adjective.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Identify the possessive noun in this sentence: 'The dog's leash is red.'

• dog's

• leash

• The

• red

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following is a correct possessive form: 'the cats toy' or 'the cat's toy'?

• the cat's toys

• the cat's toy

• the cats' toy

• the cat toy

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Rewrite the sentence using a possessive noun: 'The book belongs to Sarah.'

• Sarah's book.

• The book is owned by Sarah.

• The book is Sarah's favorite.

• Sarah has a book.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the correct possessive noun: 'The _____ (teacher) desk is neat.'

• the teacher's

• teacher

• teacher's

• teachers

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Fill in the blank with a possessive noun: 'This is _____ (Tom) hat.'

• Tom's hat

• Tommy's

• Toms

• Tom's

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

What punctuation is used to show possession in nouns?

• Period (.)

• Apostrophe ('s)

• Question mark (?)

• Comma (,)

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

Identify the error in this sentence: 'The childrens playground is fun.'

• childrenss

• childrens'

• childrens

• children's

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

Which sentence uses possessive nouns correctly? A) 'The girls' bikes are new.' B) 'The girls bikes are new.'

• The girls bike's are new.

• The girls's bikes are new.

• The girl's bikes are new.

• A) 'The girls' bikes are new.'

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Create a sentence using a possessive noun to show ownership.

• Sarah's book is on the table.

• John's car is red.

• The cat's toy is missing.

• The dog's leash is broken.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A