1. Mechanics Lesson #7 CCSS.ELA–LITERACY.L. 2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Apostrophes with Plural Possessive Nouns

2. To form a plural possessive noun, place an apostrophe after the plural ending (usually “_s,” “_es,” or “_ves”). Examples: the Lees’ dog, kids’ hobbies, churches’ windows, wives’ addresses Add an apostrophe then an s to an irregular plural noun. Examples: women’s, children’s When family names ending in a /z/ sound are used as plural possessives, just add on the apostrophe at the end of the plural name and pronounce as /zes/. Don’t use an apostrophe when the family name is simply used as a plural. Example: The Feliz’ cars are at the Sanchezes.

3. Practice The wives’ dinner at the Jones’ place, followed by dessert at the Martins, showed off the women’s best recipes.

4. Practice The wive’sdinner at the Jones’ place, followed by dessert at the Martins, showed off the women’s best recipes. Practice Answers The wives’ dinner at the Jones’ place, followed by dessert at the Martins, showed off the women’s best recipes.

5. Writing Application Write your own sentences using a regular and irregular plural possessive noun.