Slide 1Singular possessive NounsSingular possessive noun examplesPlural possessive nounsPlural possessive noun examplesU N D E R S TA N D I N G S I N G U L A R A N D P LU RA L P O S S E S S I V E N O U N SSINGULAR POSSESSIVE NOUNSA singular noun only talks aboutone person, place, thing.How can you figure out if something is a singular possessivenoun? When one person or anobject owns something that is showing ownership and adding, and apostrophe "s" will make it a singularpossessivenoun.To make something a singular possessive noun add an apostrophe and "s" at the end.SINGULAR POSSESSIVE NOUN EXAMPLESAutum's dog has a lot of energy.Bryan's job is very fast paced.The school's lunch was good today.My brother's room is a mess.Abby's baby has grownup so fastPLURAL POSSESSIVE NOUNSA plural possessive noun shows/talks about two or more-person, place, or things that have ownership of something.Singular and plural nouns are similar however with plural nouns the apostrophe isdifferent. Instead of adding an apostrophe and then the letter "s" youwill out the letter "s" first and then theapostrophe most of the time.To make some irregular plural nounspossessive plural nouns and an apostrophe and the letter "s".PLURAL POSSESSIVE NOUN EXAMPLESThe two cars' at the dealership both had a flat tire.The Childrens' books are half off today.Kids' toys are more advanced during this time.The girl's had a sleepover last weekend.The food truck's all came tothe festival this past
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