Form and Use Possessives - 3rd Grade Writing
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What is the correct possessive form for the plural noun “men”?
What is the correct possessive form for the plural noun “men”?
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men’s. Men is an irregular plural, so add 's like singular nouns.
men’s. Men is an irregular plural, so add 's like singular nouns.
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Choose the correct possessive: “The (teachers / teachers’) lounge is quiet.”
Choose the correct possessive: “The (teachers / teachers’) lounge is quiet.”
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teachers’. Multiple teachers share the lounge, so plural possessive.
teachers’. Multiple teachers share the lounge, so plural possessive.
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Choose the correct possessive: “I borrowed my (friend / friend’s) pencil.”
Choose the correct possessive: “I borrowed my (friend / friend’s) pencil.”
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friend’s. Shows possession of the pencil by one friend.
friend’s. Shows possession of the pencil by one friend.
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Which rule forms the possessive of plural nouns that already end in s?
Which rule forms the possessive of plural nouns that already end in s?
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Add an apostrophe after the s (s’). This avoids double s sounds and follows standard convention.
Add an apostrophe after the s (s’). This avoids double s sounds and follows standard convention.
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What is the correct possessive form for a plural noun not ending in s: “the children”?
What is the correct possessive form for a plural noun not ending in s: “the children”?
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the children’s. Irregular plurals that don't end in s still add 's.
the children’s. Irregular plurals that don't end in s still add 's.
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What is the correct possessive form for a plural noun ending in s: “the cats”?
What is the correct possessive form for a plural noun ending in s: “the cats”?
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the cats’. Plural nouns ending in s only need an apostrophe after the s.
the cats’. Plural nouns ending in s only need an apostrophe after the s.
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What is the correct possessive form for a singular noun: “the dog”?
What is the correct possessive form for a singular noun: “the dog”?
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the dog’s. Add 's to singular nouns to show possession.
the dog’s. Add 's to singular nouns to show possession.
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What does an apostrophe plus s (’s) usually show in a sentence?
What does an apostrophe plus s (’s) usually show in a sentence?
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Ownership or belonging (a possessive noun). The apostrophe + s indicates that something belongs to someone or something.
Ownership or belonging (a possessive noun). The apostrophe + s indicates that something belongs to someone or something.
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Identify the correct use of an apostrophe for possession: “its” or “it’s”?
Identify the correct use of an apostrophe for possession: “its” or “it’s”?
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its shows possession; it’s means it is. Its (no apostrophe) is possessive; it's is a contraction.
its shows possession; it’s means it is. Its (no apostrophe) is possessive; it's is a contraction.
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What is the correct possessive form for the plural noun “mice”?
What is the correct possessive form for the plural noun “mice”?
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mice’s. Mice is irregular plural, so add 's for possession.
mice’s. Mice is irregular plural, so add 's for possession.
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What is the correct possessive form for the plural noun “buses”?
What is the correct possessive form for the plural noun “buses”?
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buses’. Plural ending in -es only needs apostrophe after s.
buses’. Plural ending in -es only needs apostrophe after s.
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What is the correct possessive form for the singular noun “bus”?
What is the correct possessive form for the singular noun “bus”?
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bus’s. Singular nouns ending in s still add 's.
bus’s. Singular nouns ending in s still add 's.
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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun not ending in s (example: children)?
How do you form the possessive of a plural noun not ending in s (example: children)?
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Add 's: children's. Irregular plurals without s still add apostrophe + s.
Add 's: children's. Irregular plurals without s still add apostrophe + s.
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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun ending in s (example: dogs)?
How do you form the possessive of a plural noun ending in s (example: dogs)?
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Add only ': dogs'. Plural nouns ending in s just add an apostrophe after the s.
Add only ': dogs'. Plural nouns ending in s just add an apostrophe after the s.
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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun (example: dog)?
How do you form the possessive of a singular noun (example: dog)?
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Add 's: dog's. Singular nouns form possessives by adding apostrophe + s.
Add 's: dog's. Singular nouns form possessives by adding apostrophe + s.
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