Grammar Toolkit Possessive nouns What are possessive nouns

Grammar Toolkit Possessive nouns What are possessive nouns?

Grammar Toolkit Possessive nouns A possessive noun names the owner of something. Sophia’s skateboard Sophia owns the skateboard.

Grammar Toolkit Possessive nouns To make a singular noun show possession, add an apostrophe (’) and s. the lizard’s tail the tail of the lizard Emily’s problem Emily has a problem James’s coach the coach of James To make a plural noun show possession, also add an apostrophe (’) and s. But if the plural already ends in s, just add an apostrophe. the children’s room the ladies’ cars crocodiles’ eyes the room belonging to the children the cars owned by the ladies the eyes of the crocodiles

Grammar Toolkit Possessive nouns Where should apostrophes go to make the nouns possessive? The mechanics toolbox is very heavy. mechanic’s The womens work was applauded. women’s The teachers offices had great views. teachers’ Finns little brother is called Jake. Finn’s All the runners times were recorded. runners’ The bosss desk was neat and tidy. boss’s

Grammar Toolkit Possessive nouns If two people own the same thing, add an apostrophe and s for only the second person. Jack and Jill’s big adventure Jack and Jill share the adventure. If the two people don’t own the same thing, add an apostrophe and s for both people. Jack’s and Jill’s shoes Jack and Jill obviously own different shoes.

Grammar Toolkit Possessive nouns • A noun is a naming word. A possessive noun names the owner of something. • Possessive nouns are formed by adding either an apostrophe (’) and s or just an apostrophe. • In the following sentence, the possessive nouns are red. The children’s room was messy and Mum’s patience was running out.

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