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Apostrophes for PossessionFacing your Fears

Do you know the difference betweenplural - s and possessive - ‘s? spider s spider ’s web

Plural - sA noun names a person, place, idea, thing or feeling.Ella dog schoolfearIf there is more than one of the noun we say it is plural.We show a noun is plural by adding an s. Both Ellas in our class are frightened of dogs.The dogs had terrifying barks.Several schools closed after spider infestations. My fear s are all to do with spiders!

Possessive – ‘sTo show possession we add ‘s to the end of the noun. Ella dogschoolspider Possession means that something is owned by the noun. Ella’s bag has been eaten by the dog.The dog’s bark is loud.The school’s caretaker looked for the spiders. The spider ’s fangs were huge. The ‘s goes at the end of the noun. Ella owns a bag.

Plural -s and possessive - ‘ s Six spiders scuttled across the playground.Six spider’s scuttled across the playground. Which sentence is correct? Plural - add s The spiders fangs were terrifying. The spider’s fangs were terrifying.  Possessive - add ‘s 

ApostrophesMarking Plural Possession

Possessive - sTo show possession we add ‘s to the end of the noun. girl dogspidercaretaker The ‘s goes at the end of the noun. the girl’s bagthe dog ’s barkthe spider’s fangs the caretaker ’s broom But what happens if the noun already ends in s?

Plural Possessive - sIf the noun already ends in s because it is plural… add ’ to the end of that noun. girlsdogsspiderscaretaker sthe girls’ changing roomthe dogs’ ballthe spiders’ webs the caretakers ’ meeting If we added another s to a plural noun it would be hard to say! The ’ goes at the end of the noun.

Plural Possessive - sThe scouts’ hut shook when the wind blew.The scout’s hut shook when the wind blew. Match the punctuation to the description. The hut which belonged to one scout shook when the wind blew. The hut which belonged to all of the scouts shook when the wind blew. The cat lurked under the bird’s table. The cat lurked under the birds’ table. The table which belonged to one bird had a cat lurking underneath. The table which belonged to the garden birds had a cat lurking underneath. ANSWERS

Possessive DeterminersApostrophes are never used for possessive determiners…even if they end in s . The small boy dropped his ice-cream in fright. The dog bashed its tail against my legs.Her bag is ripped.His broom was nowhere to be seen. They already show ownership no apostrophe is needed.

Using the apostrophe Otis’ was petrified of wasps. Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly? Lottie’s little brother was frightened of loud noises. The foxs bark was terrifying. The boys’ didn’t like swimming in deep water. ANSWER

Using the apostrophe Alexis’ is nervous around dogs. Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly? Katies ’ bag had been torn to shreds. Some dogs’ have tails that wag furiously. The many spiders’ webs glistened in the light. ANSWER

After the Fall apostrophe challenges The kings’ men. Who put Humpty together again? The kings men. The king’s men. ANSWER

After the Fall apostrophe challenges Being close to the birds’. What did Humpty miss about being at the top of the wall? Being close to the birds. Being close to the bird’s. ANSWER

After the Fall apostrophe challenges Humpty’s persistence and determination. What ensured the plane became a reality? Humptys’ persistence and determination. Humptys persistence and determination. ANSWER

After the Fall apostrophe challenges The birds songs. What do you think Humpty might hear when he gets to the top of the ladder? The bird’s songs. The birds’ songs. ANSWER Tweet! Cheep! Chirup !