Let's solve each sentence by using
possessive nouns with either
's or
' (apostrophe) to show ownership. Here's how we rewrite each sentence:
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1.
The wolves teeth are very sharp.
→
The wolves' teeth are very sharp.
*Explanation:* "Wolves" is plural and ends in 's', so we add just an apostrophe after the 's' to show possession.
2.
She is Danny aunt.
→
She is Danny's aunt.
*Explanation:* "Danny" is singular, so we add 's to show that the aunt belongs to Danny.
3.
The princess skin is very smooth.
→
The princess's skin is very smooth.
*Explanation:* "Princess" is singular, so we add 's to show possession. (Note: Some style guides accept just an apostrophe after 's', but 'princess's' is widely accepted.)
4.
I know Iris father very well.
→
I know Iris's father very well.
*Explanation:* "Iris" is a name ending in 's', so we add 's to show possession.
5.
That is the Lims car.
→
That is the Lim's car.
*Explanation:* "Lim" is a surname (singular), so we add 's to show it's the car belonging to Lim.
6.
The queen is the king wife.
→
The queen is the king's wife.
*Explanation:* "King" is singular, so we use king's to show the wife belongs to the king.
7.
Those men bags are under the table.
→
Those men's bags are under the table.
*Explanation:* "Men" is plural and does not end in 's', so we add 's to show possession.
8.
The babies mothers are here to see them.
→
The babies' mothers are here to see them.
*Explanation:* "Babies" is plural and ends in 's', so we add only an apostrophe after the 's' to show the mothers belong to the babies.
9.
Mary room in on the left.
→
Mary's room is on the left.
*Explanation:* "Mary" is singular, so we add 's to show the room belongs to Mary. Also corrected grammar: "is" instead of "in".
10.
The birds feathers are very colourful.
→
The birds' feathers are very colourful.
*Explanation:* "Birds" is plural and ends in 's', so we add only an apostrophe to show the feathers belong to the birds.
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Final Answers:
1. The wolves' teeth are very sharp.
2. She is Danny's aunt.
3. The princess's skin is very smooth.
4. I know Iris's father very well.
5. That is the Lim's car.
6. The queen is the king's wife.
7. Those men's bags are under the table.
8. The babies' mothers are here to see them.
9. Mary's room is on the left.
10. The birds' feathers are very colourful.
✔ All sentences now correctly use possessive forms!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade possessive noun worksheet.
