Nouns -> possessive
What is Possessive?
Possessive is a grammatical form that shows ownership or relationship between two nouns. It is used to indicate that one noun possesses or owns another noun.
Types of Possessive
There are two types of possessive forms:
- Singular Possessive: Shows ownership of one thing. It is formed by adding an apostrophe and an 's' ('s) to the noun.
- Plural Possessive: Shows ownership of more than one thing. It is formed by adding an apostrophe after the 's' (s') to the plural noun.
Examples of Possessive
Here are some examples of possessive forms:
- Singular Possessive: The dog's bone
- Plural Possessive: The dogs' bones
Study Guide
Here are some tips for mastering possessive forms:
- Identify the noun that is doing the possessing or owning.
- For singular nouns, add an apostrophe and an 's' ('s) to the noun.
- For plural nouns, add an apostrophe after the 's' (s') to the noun.
- Remember to use possessive forms to show ownership or relationship between nouns.
Practice using possessive forms in sentences to reinforce your understanding of the concept.
[Possessive] Related Worksheets and Study Guides:
.◂English Language Arts Worksheets and Study Guides Fifth Grade. Nouns
The resources above cover the following skills:
Controlling Language
Recognize, recall, and use basic elements of grammar to express ideas clearly
Recognize the meaning, position, form, and function of words when identifying grammatical concepts such as concrete, collective, and abstract nouns; demonstrative and relative pronouns; subordinating conjunctions
Apply standard English punctuation and capitalization in written language
Use apostrophes in plural possessives and nouns that end in -s