A possessive noun shows possession or ownership of the noun that follows.
Form the possessive of most singular nouns by adding an apostrophe (‘) and s. Example: the boy’s hat
Form the possessive of most plural nouns ending in s by adding an apostrophe (‘) only. Example: the
girls’ bike
Form the possessive of plural nouns that does not end in s by adding an apostrophe (‘) and s. Example:
the children’s classes
Rewrite each phrase using a possessive noun.
16. the cap belonging to Jim .............................................
17. the wench belonging to Kathy ....................................
18. the smile of the baby ..................................................
19. the car that my friend owns ........................................
Write the possessive form of each noun.
20. the new shoes that belongs to Kim .............................
21. the collar of the dog .....................................................
1. girl .....................................
22. the golf club that Frank owns .......................................
2. child ..................................... 23. the shoes that belong to the runners ...........................
3. women .................................. 24. the friends of our parents .............................................
25. the lunches of the children ...........................................
4. children ...............................
26. the opinion of the editor ..............................................
5. John ..................................... 27. the coat belonging to Kyle .............................................
28. the work of the teacher ................................................
6. baby .....................................
7. boys ..................................... Complete each sentence with the possessive form in ( ). Then, match the picture
with the sentence.
8. teacher ................................ 29. (company) The ______________
picnic will be held next week.
9. Dr. Ray ................................. 30. (dog) That _____________ owner
should keep him on a leash.
31. (Kurt) ___________ brother bought a
10. ladies ..................................
gift to the party.
32. (Stacy) ______________ work is the
11. brother ................................ neatest I have seen!
33. (children) The ____________ teacher
12. soldier ............................... told them a story.
34. (artist) This _________ painting won
first prize.
13. men .....................................
35. (Pete) __________ grandparents live
on a farm.
14. aunt ..................................... 36. (designer) This_______________
costume was the most attractive.
15. Mrs. Jones ........................
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