1. Apostrophes
can be used to show possession

2. To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe and s (‘s)
The coat belongs the lady.
The lady’s coat
The belt belongs to the man.
The man’s belt
The boat belongs to Frank.
Frank’s boat

3. The ball belongs to Daniel.
Interactive task
Write each sentence using apostrophes to show possession.
The ball belongs to Daniel.
The web belongs to the spider.
Well done !

4. For plural nouns ending in s, add only the apostrophe ‘
The bone belongs to the dogs.
The dogs’ bone.
The basketball belongs to the players.
The players’ basketball.

5. The ball belongs to the boys.
Interactive task
Write each sentence using apostrophes to show possession.
The ball belongs to the boys.
The cave belongs to the dragons.
Well done !

6. For plural nouns that do not end in s, add ‘s Example:
-The cars belong to the men.
-The men’s cars
-The dishes belong to the women.
-The women’s dishes.
-The people own the seats.
-The people’s seats.

7. Interactive task
The river belongs to the fish.
The cheese belongs to the mice.
The trophy belongs to the men.
Well done !

8. Practice singular and plural
possessions
the ring belongs to the girl
the girl’s ring (singular)
the bike belongs to three boys
the three boys’ bike (plural)
the cooks own the kitchen
the cooks’ kitchen (plural)
the tools belong to dad
dad’s tools (singular)

9. Review Singular possessive nouns add ‘s -The man’s glove -Joe’s hat
Plural nouns ending in s, add only the apostrophe ‘
-The four cats’ toy
Plural nouns that do not end in s, add ‘s
-The men’s cars