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Possessive Nouns
- 1. Possessive NounsLanguage Arts3rd GradeAshley Moore
- 2. A possessive nounis used to show possession (owning or having). The girl’s shirt.Can also show an attribute or aspectThe book’s pagesPossessive nouns tell you who or what the modified noun or pronoun belongs to.Definition:www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601www.rhlschool.com/eng3n9.htm
- 3. The word "dog's"is the possessive noun. It tells you that the noun "collar" belongs to the dog. Add 's to the end of a singular noun to make it possessive.The dog’s collar is red.www.rhlschool.com/eng3n9.htm
- 4. If the nounis singular and ends with an s, add 's oradd only the apostrophe (').For example:The bus’s engine stopped.The bus’ engine stopped.Optional:www.rhlschool.com/eng3n9.htm
- 5. Children +’s Nounsthat are plural but DO NOT end in –s, uses the apostrophe (’) s.We saw the children’s art work.www.rhlschool.com/eng3n9.htm
- 6. Sisters+’With words thatare plural and end with -s, like “sisters”, add the apostrophe (’) to the end.My sisters’ names are Erika and Rachael.www.rhlschool.com/eng3n9.htm
- 7. The sailors’ boatwas uncomfortable.Mr. Evans’ class has a great website.The class’ teacher was very young. More examples of sentences with possessive nouns:www.rhlschool.com/eng3n9.htm
- 8. The pony’s riderwas too small.Your brother’sattitude got him in trouble.Amy’s report card was excellent.…Continuedwww.rhlschool.com/eng3n9.htm
- 9. Mother’s dinner beginsat 6:00.The attendants’ uniforms were blue and gold.The babysitters heated the babies’ bottles.…Continuedwebschool.wash.k12.ut.us/language/lessons/possessivenouns.html
- 10. Douglas borrowed Kristen’sruler.The volunteers’ program needs more people.The horses’ manes were brushed.…Continuedwebschool.wash.k12.ut.us/language/lessons/possessivenouns.html
- 11. Add an apostropheand s ('s) to form the possessive of most singular nouns.Add an apostrophe (') to form the possessive of plural nouns that end with s.Add an apostrophe and s ('s) to form the possessive of plural nouns that do not end with s.Reviewwebschool.wash.k12.ut.us/language/lessons/possessivenouns.html
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