Part 1: Singular Possessive Nouns Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott 1

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Today, we are going to learn about singular possessive nouns. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

What is a possessive noun? g What is a possessive noun? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Singular Possessive Nouns Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Singular possessive nouns show that one person or thing owns something. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The possessive form of singular nouns is formed by adding an ’s The possessive form of singular nouns is formed by adding an ’s. Examples: Stephen’s house Flower’s petals Boy’s backpack Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1 Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. pages of the book __________________________ 2. hat of the girl _________________________ Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott

Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1 Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. sled that belongs to Sierra __________________________ 2. car that belongs to mom _________________________ Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Even if the singular noun ends in s, you can still add ’s or just put an apostrophe at the end. Examples: bus’s tires or bus’ tires Jess’s basketball or Jess’ basketball Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1 Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. the chalkboard of the class __________________________ 2. The glove belonging to Iris _________________________ Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1 Your turn. Change the statements to show possession. 1. the teacher belonging to the class __________________________ 2. the Nintendo DS belonging to Jess _________________________

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Example: student’s pencil Rule: Add ’s to make singular nouns possessive. Example: student’s pencil Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott