Problem Overview:
The worksheet focuses on forming singular and plural possessive nouns. Here's a breakdown of the tasks:
1.
Singular Possessive Nouns: Add an apostrophe and "s" (`'s`) to show possession for singular nouns.
2.
Plural Possessive Nouns: Add an apostrophe (`'`) after the plural form of the noun.
Solution:
#### Part 1: Singular Possessive Nouns
For singular nouns, add `'s` to indicate possession.
1.
The boy____ socks went up to his knees.
- Singular noun: "boy"
- Possessive form: "boy's"
- Sentence:
The boy's socks went up to his knees.
2.
The child____ toys were scattered all over the ground.
- Singular noun: "child"
- Possessive form: "child's"
- Sentence:
The child's toys were scattered all over the ground.
3.
The zebra____ stripes were beautiful.
- Singular noun: "zebra"
- Possessive form: "zebra's"
- Sentence:
The zebra's stripes were beautiful.
4.
The girl____ jump rope went round and round.
- Singular noun: "girl"
- Possessive form: "girl's"
- Sentence:
The girl's jump rope went round and round.
#### Part 2: Plural Possessive Nouns
For plural nouns that end in "s," add only an apostrophe (`'`) to indicate possession.
5.
The ________ cribs were empty. (babies)
- Plural noun: "babies"
- Possessive form: "babies'"
- Sentence:
The babies' cribs were empty.
6.
The ________ backpacks were all in the closet. (children)
- Plural noun: "children" (Note: "children" is already plural and does not end in "s.")
- Possessive form: "children's"
- Sentence:
The children's backpacks were all in the closet.
7.
The ________ dresses arrived on time. (women)
- Plural noun: "women" (Note: "women" is already plural and does not end in "s.")
- Possessive form: "women's"
- Sentence:
The women's dresses arrived on time.
Final Answers:
1.
The boy's socks went up to his knees.
2.
The child's toys were scattered all over the ground.
3.
The zebra's stripes were beautiful.
4.
The girl's jump rope went round and round.
5.
The babies' cribs were empty.
6.
The children's backpacks were all in the closet.
7.
The women's dresses arrived on time.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. The boy's socks went up to his knees.} \\
\text{2. The child's toys were scattered all over the ground.} \\
\text{3. The zebra's stripes were beautiful.} \\
\text{4. The girl's jump rope went round and round.} \\
\text{5. The babies' cribs were empty.} \\
\text{6. The children's backpacks were all in the closet.} \\
\text{7. The women's dresses arrived on time.}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade noun worksheet.
