Exploring Plural Possessive Nouns

This video tutorial covers the concept of plural possessive nouns, explaining the difference between singular and plural possessive forms. It provides examples such as 'boys' room' and 'girls' locker room' to illustrate the rules. Special cases where plural words do not end in 's' are also discussed, with examples like 'people's houses'. The video concludes with practice exercises to reinforce the learning.

What is the main difference between singular possessive nouns and plural possessive nouns?

• Singular possessive nouns show ownership by one entity, while plural possessive nouns show ownership by multiple entities.

• Singular possessive nouns always end in 's', while plural possessive nouns never do.

• Singular possessive nouns are always capitalized, while plural possessive nouns are not.

• Singular possessive nouns are used for non-living things, while plural possessive nouns are used for living things.

How do you form the plural possessive of a regular plural noun like 'boys'?

• Add an apostrophe after the existing 's'.

• Add 's' and then an apostrophe.

• Add 'es' to the end of the word.

• Add 's' to the end of the word.

Which of the following is the correct plural possessive form of 'girls'?

• girlses'

• girls's

• girls'

• girl's

How do you form the plural possessive of an irregular plural noun like 'people'?

• Add an apostrophe and 's'.

• Add an apostrophe after the existing 's'.

• Add 'es' to the end of the word.

• Add 's' to the end of the word.

Which of the following is the correct plural possessive form of 'men'?

• mens's

• mens'

• men's

• men'

What is the rule for making a singular noun possessive?

• Add an apostrophe after the existing 's'.

• Add an apostrophe and 's'.

• Add 'es' to the end of the word.

• Add 's' to the end of the word.

What is the rule for making a plural noun possessive if the plural form ends in 's'?

• Add an apostrophe and 's'.

• Add an apostrophe after the existing 's'.

• Add 's' to the end of the word.

• Add 'es' to the end of the word.

What is the singular possessive form of 'cat'?

• cat

• cat's

• cats

• cats'

What is the plural possessive form of 'kid'?

• kids

• kidses'

• kid's

• kids'

What is the plural possessive form of 'child'?

• children's

• childs'

• child's

• childrens'