PPT-Plural or Possessive?

Created by Teachers Unleashed Plurals and Possessives Oh no Those are hard Theres no need to fear We will review and learn it together Lets look at the rules about nouns so we dont end up like this poor guy. “The Long Bike Ride”. Possessive Nouns. To form the . possessive. of most singular nouns, add an apostrophe and s: . Examples: . Jack’s bicycle. . The girls concern for the dolphin was genuine. (girl’s concern). When . and. Where . to. Use . an. Apostrophe. Possessive Nouns. . or. Plural Nouns. Do not confuse possessive nouns with plural nouns:. Most plural nouns end in –. s. or –. es. .. boy boys. ENG3C. Indicates . simply that there are more than one of the person or thing in question. . For most, . the plural form includes the letter "s" at the end of the word:. Dogs. Trees. Turtles. Plural Forms. OS 220 – Business Editing Skills. ’s. What is a possessive Noun. ?.  . Possessive . nouns. are nouns that show ownership or possession.  Normally these words would be a singular or plural noun, but in the possessive form they are used as adjectives to modify another noun or pronoun. APOSTROPHES. Nouns in possessive case. To form the possessive of most singular nouns, add an apostrophe and an . s. .. Susan’s house. a week’s salary. one boy’s backpack. t. hat car’s tires. Nouns in possessive case. Knowing How to use the apostrophe + S. Possessive Nouns--Singular. A possessive noun is a noun that names who or what has something…hence the word . possessive. …. Most singular nouns require an ’s to show possession.. Nouns. Nouns. People, places, and things. Examples. tacos. Italy. Count Dracula. dreams. Singular. Noun . One person, place, or thing.. Ex: . Oh no, I missed the . bus. . again.. Plural . Noun. More than one person, place, or thing.. Possessive Nouns. A possessive noun shows . Who or What . owns or has something.. Singular Nouns: . Add . . ‘s. . The book. ’s. ending was a surprise. .. . Directions:. Answer each question either in your head or in your notebook.. Then click for the correct answer.. Remember: If you cheat, you only cheat your own chances of . getting smarter!. Choose the correct word. Author: . Judith St. George. Genre: . Expository Nonfiction. Small . Group. . Timer. Review Games. Story Sort. Vocabulary. . Words. :. Arcade Games. Study Stack . Spelling City: Vocabulary. Spelling City: Spelling Words . Author: . Judith St. George. Genre: . Expository Nonfiction. Small . Group. . Timer. Review Games. Story Sort. Vocabulary. . Words. :. Arcade Games. Study Stack . Spelling City: Vocabulary. Spelling City: Spelling Words . POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES LOOK AT THEM AS HAVING 2 ROLES: THE POSSESSIVE ROLE AND THE ADJECTIVE ROLE THE POSSESSIVE ROLE TELLS US WHO THE ITEM (OR RELATIVE) BELONGS TO. IS IT : MINE OUR YOUR (INFORMAL SINGULAR) Possessive Nouns Rules shows ownership and modifies like an adjective . It will always have an apostrophe s (‘s) or an s apostrophe (s’) after it . To find the PN ask the question whose Apostrophes for Possession Facing your Fears Do you know the difference between plural - s and possessive - ‘ s? spider s spider ’s web Plural - s A noun names a person, place, idea, thing or feeling.