Task: Rewrite the sentences, placing the apostrophe in the correct place to show possession.
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Explanation of the Rule:
- To show possession, we use an apostrophe (') followed by an "s" (`'s`) for singular nouns.
- For plural nouns that end in "s," we only add an apostrophe (`'`).
- If a singular noun ends in "s," we still add `'s`.
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Solutions:
1.
The cats bowl was empty.
- Corrected:
The cat's bowl was empty.
- Explanation: "Cat" is singular, so we add `'s`.
2.
Joes car is blue.
- Corrected:
Joe's car is blue.
- Explanation: "Joe" is a singular name, so we add `'s`.
3.
Amys birthday cake has four candles.
- Corrected:
Amy's birthday cake has four candles.
- Explanation: "Amy" is a singular name, so we add `'s`.
4.
The trees branches were bare.
- Corrected:
The tree's branches were bare.
- Explanation: "Tree" is singular, so we add `'s`.
5.
Bens pencils were in his bedroom.
- Corrected:
Ben's pencils were in his bedroom.
- Explanation: "Ben" is a singular name, so we add `'s`.
6.
Harrys homework book is grey.
- Corrected:
Harry's homework book is grey.
- Explanation: "Harry" is a singular name, so we add `'s`.
7.
Amirs football is black and white.
- Corrected:
Amir's football is black and white.
- Explanation: "Amir" is a singular name, so we add `'s`.
8.
The childrens drinks were on the table.
- Corrected:
The children's drinks were on the table.
- Explanation: "Children" is a plural noun that already ends in "s," so we only add `'`.
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Final Answers:
1. The cat's bowl was empty.
2. Joe's car is blue.
3. Amy's birthday cake has four candles.
4. The tree's branches were bare.
5. Ben's pencils were in his bedroom.
6. Harry's homework book is grey.
7. Amir's football is black and white.
8. The children's drinks were on the table.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ The cat's bowl was empty.} \\
2. & \text{ Joe's car is blue.} \\
3. & \text{ Amy's birthday cake has four candles.} \\
4. & \text{ The tree's branches were bare.} \\
5. & \text{ Ben's pencils were in his bedroom.} \\
6. & \text{ Harry's homework book is grey.} \\
7. & \text{ Amir's football is black and white.} \\
8. & \text{ The children's drinks were on the table.}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of apostrophe worksheet.
