Task Explanation:
The task requires identifying whether the underlined possessive noun in each sentence is
singular or
plural.
-
Singular nouns refer to one person, place, or thing.
-
Plural nouns refer to more than one person, place, or thing.
Solution:
Let's analyze each sentence step by step:
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1. You need to paint all of the window's frame.
- Underlined word:
window's
- Analysis: The possessive form "window's" indicates ownership by a single window.
- Conclusion:
Singular
---
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2. I laughed when I saw Mary's new costume.
- Underlined word:
Mary's
- Analysis: The possessive form "Mary's" indicates ownership by a single person (Mary).
- Conclusion:
Singular
---
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3. The princesses' kingdoms were celebrating.
- Underlined word:
princesses'
- Analysis: The possessive form "princesses'" indicates ownership by multiple princesses (plural).
- Conclusion:
Plural
---
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4. The gardener's landscaping was beautiful.
- Underlined word:
gardener's
- Analysis: The possessive form "gardener's" indicates ownership by a single gardener.
- Conclusion:
Singular
---
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5. The singers' voices were in harmony.
- Underlined word:
singers'
- Analysis: The possessive form "singers'" indicates ownership by multiple singers (plural).
- Conclusion:
Plural
---
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6. The bird's song was beautiful to hear.
- Underlined word:
bird's
- Analysis: The possessive form "bird's" indicates ownership by a single bird.
- Conclusion:
Singular
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Final Answers:
1.
Singular
2.
Singular
3.
Plural
4.
Singular
5.
Plural
6.
Singular
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{Singular} \\
2. & \text{Singular} \\
3. & \text{Plural} \\
4. & \text{Singular} \\
5. & \text{Plural} \\
6. & \text{Singular} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of noun worksheet grade 3.
