Possessive Nouns

Language Arts 3rd Grade

Ashley Moore

A possessive noun is used to show possession (owning or having).

The girl’s shirt.◦Can also show an attribute or aspect The book’s pages

Possessive nouns tell you who or what the modified noun or pronoun belongs to.

Definition:

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The word "dog's" is the possessive noun. It tells you that the noun "collar" belongs to the dog.

Add 's to the end of a singular noun to make it possessive.

The dog’s collar is red.

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If the noun is singular and ends with an s, add 's or add only the apostrophe (').

For example:◦ The bus’s engine stopped.◦ The bus’ engine stopped.

Optional:

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Children +’s Nouns that are plural but DO NOT end in –s, uses the apostrophe (’) s.

We saw the children’s art work.

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Sisters+’ With words that are plural and end with -s, like “sisters”, add the apostrophe (’) to the end.

My sisters’ names are Erika and Rachael.

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The sailors’ boat was uncomfortable. Mr. Evans’ class has a great website. The class’ teacher was very young.

More examples of sentences with possessive nouns:

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The pony’s rider was too small.Your brother’s attitude got him in trouble.

Amy’s report card was excellent.

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Mother’s dinner begins at 6:00. The attendants’ uniforms were blue and gold.

The babysitters heated the babies’ bottles.

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Douglas borrowed Kristen’s ruler. The volunteers’ program needs more people.

The horses’ manes were brushed.

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Add an apostrophe and s ('s) to form the possessive of most singular nouns.

Add an apostrophe (') to form the possessive of plural nouns that end with s.

Add an apostrophe and s ('s) to form the possessive of plural nouns that do not end with s.

Review

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