Apostrophes Unit 5

2 of 6 Unit 5 Apostrophes Possessives  Nouns Not Ending in S  Plural Nouns Ending in S

3 of 6 Unit 5 Apostrophes Possessives: Nouns Not Ending in S To make possessive a noun not ending in s, add an apostrophe and an s ( ’s ).  My manager’s suggestions were helpful.  We reported the apartment’s defective fire alarm.

4 of 6 Unit 5 Apostrophes Tryout Sentences 1.This organization supports (women) rights around the world. 2.(Bailey) grades made us all proud of her. 3.David Fujiwara, this (corporation) comptroller, presented the new budget. 4.The outcome of the election reflected the (people) wishes. 5.Please convey my best wishes to your (brother) wife.

5 of 6 Unit 5 Apostrophes Possessives: Plural Nouns Ending in S To make possessive a plural noun ending in s, place an apostrophe after the s ( s’ ).  The workers’ pleas were ignored by management.  The Myers’ children are not well-behaved.

6 of 6 Unit 5 Apostrophes Tryout Sentences 1.At the convention (Democrat) objections were raised. 2.All of the (horse) hooves created a thunderous roar. 3.The (Troyer) children are selling tickets to the school play. 4.The (lady) charity event raised a lot of money. 5.The (vessels) outlines could be seen in the night as they entered coastal waters.