Worksheets Possessive Apostrophe

The proper use of possessive apostrophes can be a confusing concept for many individuals, particularly those who are learning or reviewing grammar rules. Worksheets can provide a helpful resource to reinforce the understanding and application of possessive apostrophes, ensuring accuracy and clarity in written communication.

  Possessive Nouns and Pronouns

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  Contractions List Elementary

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  Contractions List Elementary

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  Contractions List Elementary

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  Contractions List Elementary

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What is a possessive apostrophe?

A possessive apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to show ownership or possession of something by a person, place, or thing. It is placed before the "s" for singular nouns or after the "s" for plural nouns. For example, "John's book" or "the students' project.

When do we use a possessive apostrophe?

A possessive apostrophe is used to show that something belongs to someone or something else. It is used to indicate ownership or possession, such as in a person's name (e.g., John's car) or with nouns to show that they possess something (e.g., the dog's tail).

How do we form the possessive of a singular noun?

To form the possessive of a singular noun, simply add an apostrophe followed by the letter "s" ('s) to the noun. For example, "The dog's tail" or "Sarah's book." This indicates ownership or relationship to the noun.

How do we form the possessive of a plural noun?

To form the possessive of a plural noun, you typically add an apostrophe after the plural form of the noun. If the plural noun does not end in "s," add an apostrophe followed by "s" (e.g., women's rights). If the plural noun already ends in "s," simply add an apostrophe after the "s" (e.g., dogs' collars).

What is the general rule for forming possessives of nouns?

The general rule for forming possessives of nouns is to add an apostrophe followed by the letter "s" ('s) to singular nouns, and just an apostrophe to plural nouns that already end in "s.

What is the exception to the general rule for plural nouns ending in -s?

The exception to the general rule for plural nouns ending in -s is when the noun is of foreign origin and ends in -es in its singular form, such as "cactus" becoming "cacti" or "thesis" becoming "theses.

How do we form the possessive of irregular plural nouns?

To form the possessive of irregular plural nouns, you typically add an apostrophe followed by "s" to the plural noun, regardless of whether the plural noun is irregular or not. For example, the possessive form of the irregular plural noun "children" would be "children's.

What is the possessive form of a noun ending in -s?

To form the possessive form of a noun ending in -s, you typically add an apostrophe (' ) after the -s. For example, "James' car" or "Paris' history".

How do we show possession with nouns that are already possessive?

To show possession with nouns that are already possessive, you simply add an apostrophe at the end of the word without adding an additional 's'. For example, to show possession of something belonging to the company named "Smith & Co.," you would write "Smith & Co.'s new project.

In what situations can we omit the possessive apostrophe?

The possessive apostrophe can be omitted in instances where the possessor is a personal pronoun such as "its," "his," and "hers." It is also often left out in some time expressions and inanimate objects, like "a day's journey" or "a cars windshield.