Apostrophe Possession worksheet for practicing correct use of apostrophes in possessive forms.

Let's solve each of these possessive form questions by correctly applying the apostrophe rules for possession.

🔤 Rule Reminder:

- For singular nouns, add 's → *cat's*, *boy's*
- For plural nouns ending in -s, add ' → *boys'*, *cats'*
- For plural nouns not ending in -s, add 's → *children's*, *men's*
- For joint ownership, use 's after the last name → *Adam and Aleem's*
- For shared ownership, both names get 's if separate → *Adam's and Aleem's* (but here it’s likely joint)

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Now, let's go through each sentence:

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1. Johnny tie die t shirt was left out in the rain.
→ The underlined word is Johnny
→ Possessive form: Johnny's
✔ Answer: Johnny's

2. Adam and Aleem Mini Mart is having a sale.
→ Both names are underlined; they jointly own the store.
→ Use 's after the second name: Adam and Aleem's
✔ Answer: Adam and Aleem's

3. Jahmia sisters are wearing beautiful dresses.
→ "Jahmia" is singular → her sisters belong to her.
→ Add 's: Jahmia's
✔ Answer: Jahmia's

4. The hibiscus petals were eaten by the grasshopper.
→ "hibiscus" is a plant, but we're talking about its petals — so the petals belong to the hibiscus.
→ Singular noun → hibiscus's
✔ Answer: hibiscus's

5. The janitor is cleaning the women bathroom.
→ "women" is plural and ends in -n → needs 's
→ women's
✔ Answer: women's

6. The doctors office chairs are being cleaned.
→ "doctors" is plural and ends in -s → add only '
→ doctors'
✔ Answer: doctors'

7. Selena family is going to Tobago for vacation.
→ "Selena" is singular → Selena's
✔ Answer: Selena's

8. The men clinic would be closed on tomorrow.
→ "men" is plural, not ending in -s → add 's
→ men's
✔ Answer: men's

9. Adam favorite flag is [UK flag]
→ "Adam" is singular → Adam's
✔ Answer: Adam's

10. Many children favorite subject is science.
→ "children" is plural, doesn't end in -s → add 's
→ children's
✔ Answer: children's

11. Turtles shells are extremely hard.
→ "Turtles" is plural, ends in -s → add '
→ turtles'
✔ Answer: turtles'

12. The cupboard mirror broke from a thrown stone.
→ "cupboard" is singular → cupboard's
✔ Answer: cupboard's

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✔ Final Answers:

1. Johnny's
2. Adam and Aleem's
3. Jahmia's
4. hibiscus's
5. women's
6. doctors'
7. Selena's
8. men's
9. Adam's
10. children's
11. turtles'
12. cupboard's

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✔ All answers follow correct English apostrophe usage for possession!