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A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership. Possessive nouns always end with an apostrophe and an s.
Add an ’s to a singular noun to make that noun possessive.
To make a plural noun that doesn’t end with an s
possessive, add ’s
To make a plural noun that ends in s possessive, only
add an ’ at the end of the word.
One girl has a pumpkin.
It is the girl’s pumpkin.
Two boys have pumpkins.
They are the boys’ pumpkins.
The children have a basket of apples.
They are the children’s apples.
_____________________Name
Possessive NounsRead and rewrite each phrase so that it has a possessive noun. Remember: add ‘s to a singular noun, add ‘ to a plural noun ending in s, and add ‘s to irregular plural nouns not ending in s.
1. The tail of the tiger. _________________________________________
2. The wool of the sheep. ______________________________________
3. The children of the women. ___________________________________
Choose two of the possessive nouns from above, and write a sentence for each.________________________________________________________________________________
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