
Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns
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ENEIKA ELLIOTT-THOMAS
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Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns
York Town Primary/Clarendon/Jamaica
November 16-20, 2020
Language Arts: Strand: Grammar & Conventions
Objective: Indicate singular and plural possessives through the use of apostrophe.
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Singular Possessive Nouns
A noun names a person, place, thing, idea, quality or action. A possessive noun shows ownership by adding an apostrophe, an "s" or both. To make a single noun possessive, simply add an apostrophe and an "s."
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Example: Singular Possessive Nouns
Danoy's bag was left at school.
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Plural Possessive Nouns
When a plural noun ends with an "s," simply add an apostrophe to make it possessive. Here is an example of plural possessive nouns⏩ :
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Example: Plural Possessive Nouns
The boys' shoes are under the table.
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Special Plural Possessive Nouns
For plural nouns that do not end in (s), we add ('s).
Examples: men's uniforms, women's handbags, children's clothing, oxen's meat.
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Teacher Led Discussion
Students will explain the difference between singular and plural possessive nouns.
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PRIMARY ENGLISH ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
WRITTEN: ROY NARINESINGH & BHADASE SEETAHAL NARAJ
PAGES 64-65
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the correct (singular) possessive noun.
Danny's kite soars high into the sky.
Dannys' kite soars high into the sky.
Danny kite soars high into the sky.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the correct (singular) possessive noun.
The athlete track shoes were soft and comfortable.
The athletes' track shoes were soft and comfortable.
The athlete's track shoes were soft and comfortable.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the correct (singular) possessive noun.
Kitty lunch kit was in her desk.
Kitty's lunch kit was in her desk.
Kittys' lunch kit was in her desk.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the correct (singular) possessive noun.
The restaurant employees are courteous
The restaurants' employees are courteous
The restaurant's employees are courteous
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the correct (singular) possessive noun.
The tourist handbag was made from local material.
The tourists' handbag was made from local material.
The tourist's handbag was made from local material.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the correct (singular) possessive noun.
Our school playground is spacious.
Our school's playground is spacious.
Our schools' playground is spacious.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the correct (plural) possessive noun.
The tourists complaints were discussed at the meeting.
The tourist's complaints were discussed at the meeting.
The tourists' complaints were discussed at the meeting.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the correct (plural) possessive noun.
The chef's uniforms were neat and tidy.
The chefs' uniforms were neat and tidy.
The chefs uniforms were neat and tidy.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the correct (plural) possessive noun.
The singers voices were clear and sweet.
The singers' voices were clear and sweet.
The singer's voices were clear and sweet.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the correct (plural) possessive noun.
The musicians' instruments were new and expensive.
The musicians instruments were new and expensive.
The musician's instruments were new and expensive.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the correct (plural) possessive noun.
My brothers friends are coming with us.
My brothers' friends are coming with us.
My brother's friends are coming with us.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the correct (plural) possessive noun.
The farmers' banana crop was sold at the nearby market.
The farmer's banana crop was sold at the nearby market.
The farmers banana crop was sold at the nearby market.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the correct (plural) possessive noun.
The athletes coaches prepared them for the Olympics.
The athletes' coaches prepared them for the Olympics.
The athlete's coaches prepared them for the Olympics.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the (special) (plural) possessive noun.
The childrens bookbags are on the teachers table.
The children's bookbags are on the teacher's table.
The childrens' bookbags are on the teachers' table.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the (special) (plural) possessive noun.
The women's group held a meeting in the classroom.
The womens' group held a meeting in the classroom.
The womens group held a meeting in the classroom.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the (special) (plural) possessive noun.
Oxen's tail makes a delicious soup.
Oxens' tail makes a delicious soup.
Oxens tail makes a delicious soup.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the (special) (plural) possessive noun.
The mens' uniforms were green and yellow.
The mens uniforms were green and yellow.
The men's uniforms were green and yellow.
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Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that has the (special) (plural) possessive noun.
Elma won the award of the peoples' choice for best singer.
Elma won the award of the peoples choice for best singer.
Elma won the award of the people's choice for best singer.
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The End
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Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns
York Town Primary/Clarendon/Jamaica
November 16-20, 2020
Language Arts: Strand: Grammar & Conventions
Objective: Indicate singular and plural possessives through the use of apostrophe.
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