The Great Kapok Tree

A plural possessive noun shows that something is owned or shared by more than one person, place, or thing.

Add an apostrophe (‘) to plural nouns ending in –s, -es, or –ies.

our Presidents’ pets the countries’ leaders

Add an apostrophe (‘) and –s to a plural noun that does not end in –s, -es, or –ies.

the women’s dresses the sheep’s fields

wives clubslawyers casesleaders meetingsguinea pigs teethmice tailsmoose hooveshouses doors

Our Presidents lives have all been very different.

These men ages and beliefs have also varied.

Their families lives have often been hectic.

The Roosevelt children pets included mice and rats.

One day it will be women turn to lead our country.

Politicians campaign to win all the citizen’s votes.

Our 50 states’ elected officials meet in Washington.

They work to represent the voter’s interest.The senators place of business is the Senate

Chamber.The representatives’ workplace is the House

Chamber.The politician’s homes are often far away from

Washington.

Animals butterflies geeselives monkeys babies

People need to escape from their _____ busy routines.When I need a change, I go to the zoo and study all

the different ________ routines.It is a pleasure just to look at tiny _______ wings.The ______ games and antics make me laugh.Once I saw three large _______ nests by the side of a

pond.I could stand at the window of the animal ______

nursery for hours.

_______ lives were difficult many years ago.A.Sailors’ B. Sailor C. Sailor’s D. Sailors

Sailing _______ quarters were cramped and smelly.A.ship’s B. ships’ C. ship D. ships

These __________ jobs were hard.A.mens’ B. mans’ C. men D. men’s

Not obeying their ________ orders might lead to cruel punishment.

A.officer B. officer’s C. officers’ D. officers

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Angela Chu designs ladys’ clothing.Many countries’ fashionable stores

stock her products.Her dresses colors are bright and bold.She says that sheep’s curly coats have

inspired some of her designs.Recently she has started making

childrens’ clothing.Kids love her t-shirts painted with

colorful mices’ pawprints.