The task involves creating singular possessive nouns by adding an apostrophe and an "s" to the end of the given names. Here's how to solve each problem step by step:
Explanation:
1.
What is a possessive noun?
- A possessive noun shows ownership or possession. It indicates that something belongs to someone, something, or some idea.
2.
How to form a singular possessive noun:
- Add an apostrophe (') followed by an "s" ('s) to the end of the noun.
- Example: "Ann" becomes "Ann's."
3.
Steps for solving:
- Identify the name in the sentence.
- Add an apostrophe and an "s" to the name.
Solutions:
1.
The pen belongs to Kenneth.
- Name: Kenneth
- Possessive form: Kenneth's
- Answer: Kenneth's
2.
The computer belongs to my sister.
- Name: sister
- Possessive form: sister's
- Answer: sister's
3.
That book belongs to Ryan.
- Name: Ryan
- Possessive form: Ryan's
- Answer: Ryan's
4.
That quilt belongs to Gina.
- Name: Gina
- Possessive form: Gina's
- Answer: Gina's
5.
The credit belongs to my mother.
- Name: mother
- Possessive form: mother's
- Answer: mother's
6.
That shoe belongs to Joe.
- Name: Joe
- Possessive form: Joe's
- Answer: Joe's
7.
These Legos belong to Millie.
- Name: Millie
- Possessive form: Millie's
- Answer: Millie's
8.
That crate belongs to Toby.
- Name: Toby
- Possessive form: Toby's
- Answer: Toby's
9.
This phone belongs to Karl.
- Name: Karl
- Possessive form: Karl's
- Answer: Karl's
Final Answers:
1. Kenneth's
2. sister's
3. Ryan's
4. Gina's
5. mother's
6. Joe's
7. Millie's
8. Toby's
9. Karl's
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{Kenneth's, sister's, Ryan's, Gina's, mother's, Joe's, Millie's, Toby's, Karl's}
}
\]
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