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Understanding Possessive Nouns with Examples and Rules

This PowerPoint presentation provides a comprehensive guide on possessive nouns, detailing how to indicate possession with singular and plural nouns. It covers rules for adding 's, using apostrophes for nouns ending in 's, and the correct structure for sharing possession among multiple nouns. Examples such as "Matt's CD" and "the kids' baseball glove" clarify each rule. Learn to master possessive nouns and enhance your grammar skills with this informative resource designed for easy understanding.

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Understanding Possessive Nouns with Examples and Rules

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  1. Possessive Nouns Ms. Rainwater and Mrs. Sander’s PowerPoint

  2. Possessive Nouns • To make a singular noun show possession, add ‘s • Matt’s CD • The kid’s baseball glove • The dog’s breakfast

  3. When a singular noun ends in s already….. • One-syllable word, add ‘s • Boss’s rules • Graves’s Book • More than one-syllable, add an apostrophe at the end • Dallas’ sport teams

  4. When a noun is plural ( more than one) and ends in s, add an apostrophe at the end to make is possessive • The kids’ CD • Girls’ basketball team • Bosses’ secretaries • Boys’ locker room

  5. When a noun is plural ( more than one), add ‘s to make is possessive • Children’s mittens • Women’s clothing • Men’s room

  6. When possession is shared by more than one noun, use ‘s for the LAST noun in the series • There’s Katie, Ethan and Allison’s mother. • Kate, Jason, and Abby’s pool is cool!

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