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Singular Possessive Apostrophes - PPT Presentation

By Brianna Brock and Sam Ramos Grammar Matters Heres a quick lesson What is Singular The word singular denotes a quantity of one Singular contrasts with plural which denotes with plural which denotes more than one ID: 211624

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Singular Possessive Apostrophes

By Brianna Brock and Sam RamosSlide2

Grammar Matters!

Here’s a quick lesson.Slide3

What is Singular

The word singular

denotes a quantity of one. Singular contrasts with plural, which denotes with plural, which denotes more than one.

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SINGULAR PLURAL

One Shark Three Sharks

She Dances We DanceSlide4

What is Possessive?

The possessive form is used for nouns referring to people, groups of people, countries and animals. It is a relationship of belonging between one thing and another.

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The Car of John John’s Car

The room of the Girls The Girl’s Room

The Flag of Germany Germany’s Flag

The Food of the Dog The Dog’s Food

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What is an Apostrophe?

An apostrophe is used to show possession and to show possession with a singular noun, add an apostrophe plus the letter S.

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A Woman’s Hat

The Boss’s Wife

Mrs. Chang’s House Slide6

Let’s Put it all Together!

Singular Possessive Apostrophes are used to show a singular noun owning another noun.

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John’s Bedroom

Lucy’s Poodle

California’s LegislationSlide7

Let’s Practice!Slide8

How’d You Do?

The correct answer

is B because the llama

possesses the kick

therefore, llama must be

followed by an “‘S”. Slide9

Questions?