Mastering Apostrophes in Possessive Nouns

This video tutorial explains the use of apostrophes in contractions and possessive nouns. It covers singular and plural possessive nouns, including irregular plurals and proper nouns. The tutorial provides examples and practice exercises to help learners understand the correct placement of apostrophes in different contexts.

What is the purpose of an apostrophe in the word 'couldn't'?

• To show plural form

• To indicate missing letters

• To add emphasis

• To form a possessive noun

Which example shows a singular possessive noun?

• The teacher's desk

• The dogs' bowl

• Women's idea

• Children's toys

How do you show possession for a noun that is plural and ends in 's'?

• No apostrophe is needed

• Add 'es' at the end

• Add an apostrophe after the 's'

• Add an apostrophe before the 's'

For irregular plurals, where is the apostrophe placed to show possession?

• Before the 's'

• After the 's'

• Replace 's' with 'es'

• No apostrophe is used

How is possession shown for a proper noun ending in 's'?

• No apostrophe is used

• By adding another 's' after the apostrophe

• By only adding an apostrophe

• Either by adding another 's' or just an apostrophe

In the phrase 'frog skin', where should the apostrophe be placed to show possession?

• Before 'skin'

• Before 'frog'

• After 'frog'

• After 'skin'

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for a plural possessive noun?

• The girl play date's

• The girls play dates

• The girls' play date

• The girl's play dates

Where does the apostrophe go in the plural form of 'men' to show possession?

• Men's'

• Mens

• Mens'

• Men's

What does the apostrophe in 'James's books' signify?

• Plurality

• Omission of letters

• Possession

• Contraction

In the correction of possessive nouns, what is a common mistake to avoid?

• All of the above

• Omitting the apostrophe in contractions

• Using an apostrophe in plural nouns that don't show possession

• Adding an extra 's' to plural possessive nouns