Possessive Nouns By: Diego J., Adriana Arroyo, Angel Baez

Definition of a Singular Possessive Noun  A noun names a person, place, thing, idea, quality, or action.  A possessive noun shows ownership by adding an apostrophe, an "s" or both.  To make a single noun possessive, simply add an apostrophe and an "s.“ Examples:  The car of John = John’s car.  A noun names a person, place, thing, idea, quality, or action.  A possessive noun shows ownership by adding an apostrophe, an "s" or both.  To make a single noun possessive, simply add an apostrophe and an "s.“ Examples:  The car of John = John’s car.

Definition of a Plural Possessive Nouns  When a plural noun ends wit an “s,” simply add an apostrophe to make it possessive.  Example: Americans’ ideals, Inventions’ popularity.  When a plural noun ends wit an “s,” simply add an apostrophe to make it possessive.  Example: Americans’ ideals, Inventions’ popularity.

Examples of Possessive Nouns  Apple’s taste  Book’s cover  Boss’s car  Cat’s tuna  Computer’s keyboard  Apple’s taste  Book’s cover  Boss’s car  Cat’s tuna  Computer’s keyboard

Mini Quiz about Possessive Nouns  The car of John =  The room the girls =  Clothes for men =  The boat of the sailors =  The car of John =  The room the girls =  Clothes for men =  The boat of the sailors =