Ivan decided to declutter his personal items but his mother reminded him to carefully consider his decisions to avoid regrets. He kept his mother's advice in mind and chose to sell one pair of black shoes, some clothes, and his computer. The document then provides instruction on forming possessive nouns, including adding 's to singular nouns not ending in s, only an apostrophe to plural nouns ending in s, and exceptions for proper nouns and inanimate objects. Examples are given throughout to demonstrate the rules of using possessive nouns.
Ivan decided todeclutter his personal
things. He opened his cabinets and chose the
things that he wanted to sell but his mother
reminded him to be careful of making his
decision in order to avoid regrets. With this,
he keeps in mind his mother’s reminders. He
decided to sell his one pair of black shoes,
some clothes, and his computer.
At the endof the lesson the pupils will be able to:
a. identify the possessive form of nouns;
b. form the singular and plural possessives of
regular and irregular nouns;
c. form separate and joint ownership of nouns;
d. use the possessive form of nouns in sentences;
e. share the importance of one’s possessions.
1.An apostrophe andan s (‘s) are added to
singularnounsthatdonotendins.
Examples:
friend–friend’shouse
Jianwenttohisfriend’shouse.
classmate-classmate’spen
Carlborrowshisclassmate’spen.
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2. An apostropheand an s (‘s) are added to
plural nouns not ending with s.
Examples:
children – children’s wear
My mom went to the children’s wear section
in SM.
men – men’s shoes
My brother sells men’s shoes.
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3. Only apostrophe(‘) is added to plural noun
ending in s.
Examples:
boys - boys’ night out
They will be having a boys’ night out this
weekend.
pupils – pupils’ playtime
Pupils’ playtime will be conducted every
morning.
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4. An apostropheand an s (‘s) are added to
most singular proper nouns ending in s, x, or z
and the sound of s.
Examples:
Francis – Francis’s car
Francis’s car was being used by his father.
Margaux – Margaux’s clothes
Margaux’s clothes were bought last weekend.
5. An apostropheonly (‘) is added to a singular
proper noun ending in s.
Examples:
Santos – Santos’ kitchen (read as Santoses)
Santos’ kitchen has a very modern design.
Carlos – Carlos’
Carlos- Carlos’ bag is very colorful
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6. An apostropheand s (‘s) are used for
letters and numerals.
Examples:
FVR’s speech
The FVR’s speech will be delivered next
week.
3 I’s method
Teacher Nicole uses 3 I’s method in her
teaching.
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7. Apostrophe (‘)is not used for inanimate
nouns. The “of the” phrase is used instead.
Examples:
the legs of the chair
the stand of the TV
the cover of the car
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8. Apostrophe ands (‘s) to the last word of a
compound noun.
Examples:
my brother-in-law’s job
my grandmother’s chair