Understanding Possessive Nouns

The video tutorial 'Understanding Possessive Nouns' explains how possessive nouns indicate ownership by using apostrophes, sometimes followed by an 'S'. It provides examples of singular and plural possessive nouns, including those ending in 'S'. The tutorial includes practice exercises to reinforce correct usage and concludes with a recap of key points.

What is the primary function of a possessive noun?

• To describe an action

• To show ownership

• To indicate a question

• To express a feeling

How do you form a possessive noun for a plural noun ending in 'S'?

• Add an apostrophe after the 'S'

• Add an apostrophe before the 'S'

• Do not change the word

• Add 'S' without an apostrophe

Which of the following sentences correctly shows possession for a singular noun ending in 'S'?

• Chris's fish

• Chris' fish

• Chris fish

• Chris fish's

In the sentence 'The child's hands are dirty', where should the apostrophe be placed?

• At the beginning of the word

• After the 'S'

• Before the 'S'

• No apostrophe needed

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive noun?

• The artists painting's sold quickly.

• The artist's paintings sold quickly.

• The artists paintings sold quickly.

• The artist paintings' sold quickly.