1. POSSESSIVE NOUNS

2. A noun is possessive if a phrase is used to say that an item or idea belongs to someone or something. A noun is possessive if a phrase is used to say that an item or idea belongs to someone or something. Possessive nouns are used to show ownership. Possessive nouns are used to show ownership. Example: This is Michael’s dog. Example: This is Michael’s dog.

3. POSSESSIVE NOUNS The possessive noun always comes before what it owns or had. The possessive noun always comes before what it owns or had.

4. POSSESSIVE NOUNS Which punctuation mark shows a possessive noun? Which punctuation mark shows a possessive noun? IT IS APOSTROPHE. (‘) IT IS APOSTROPHE. (‘)

5. POSSESSIVE NOUNS The possessive of a singular noun is formed by adding an apostrophe plus an s. The possessive of a singular noun is formed by adding an apostrophe plus an s. Example: My teacher’s name is Mrs. Burlamachi. Example: My teacher’s name is Mrs. Burlamachi.

6. POSSESSIVE NOUNS Add an apostrophe after the plural noun when something belongs to the whole group. Add an apostrophe after the plural noun when something belongs to the whole group. Example: All of my brothers’ sneakers are really stinky. Example: All of my brothers’ sneakers are really stinky.

7. POSSESSIVE NOUNS If a singular noun ends with an S, you have two choices. If a singular noun ends with an S, you have two choices. You can either add the apostrophe and s after the noun You can either add the apostrophe and s after the noun OR you can just add the apostrophe after the noun. OR you can just add the apostrophe after the noun. Example: Example: Travis’s dog Travis’s dog Travis’ dog Travis’ dog

8. POSSESSIVE NOUNS Change the sentence to include a possessive noun. Change the sentence to include a possessive noun. The dog belonging to Sam was digging a hole. The dog belonging to Sam was digging a hole. The house of Alexis is on Providence Road. The house of Alexis is on Providence Road. The pencil laying on the floor belongs to Tyler. The pencil laying on the floor belongs to Tyler.