Let's solve this grammar exercise step by step. The task is to
identify whether each noun is singular or plural, then
form the possessive correctly, and finally
fill in the blanks with the correct possessive form.
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🔹 Rules for Possessive Nouns:
-
Singular nouns: Add
's
→ *the girl’s book* (girl + 's)
-
Plural nouns ending in -s: Add
' (just an apostrophe)
→ *the ducks’ pond* (ducks + ’)
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We are given a list of sentences with blank spaces. For each, we need to:
1. Use the noun provided on the right.
2. Determine if it's
singular or
plural.
3. Make it
possessive.
4. Fill in the blank.
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Now let’s go through each sentence:
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1. The ________ leaves were falling off.
Given word: trees
- "trees" is
plural → possessive =
trees’
- So:
The trees’ leaves were falling off.
✔ Answer: trees’
🔹 Circle:
trees → blue (plural)
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2. The ________ yo-yo broke.
Given word: boy
- "boy" is
singular → possessive =
boy’s
- So:
The boy’s yo-yo broke.
✔ Answer: boy’s
🔹 Circle:
boy → green (singular)
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3. The ________ staff room is huge.
Given word: teachers
- "teachers" is
plural → possessive =
teachers’
- So:
The teachers’ staff room is huge.
✔ Answer: teachers’
🔹 Circle:
teachers → blue (plural)
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4. The ________ parade was beautiful.
Given word: soldiers
- "soldiers" is
plural → possessive =
soldiers’
- So:
The soldiers’ parade was beautiful.
✔ Answer: soldiers’
🔹 Circle:
soldiers → blue (plural)
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5. The ________ boots were ruined.
Given word: fireman
- "fireman" is
singular → possessive =
fireman’s
- So:
The fireman’s boots were ruined.
✔ Answer: fireman’s
🔹 Circle:
fireman → green (singular)
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6. ________ heart was beating quickly.
Given word: Jessica
- "Jessica" is
singular → possessive =
Jessica’s
- So:
Jessica’s heart was beating quickly.
✔ Answer: Jessica’s
🔹 Circle:
Jessica → green (singular)
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7. The ________ restaurant was getting busy.
Given word: chefs
- "chefs" is
plural → possessive =
chefs’
- So:
The chefs’ restaurant was getting busy.
✔ Answer: chefs’
🔹 Circle:
chefs → blue (plural)
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8. The ________ collar was too tight.
Given word: dog
- "dog" is
singular → possessive =
dog’s
- So:
The dog’s collar was too tight.
✔ Answer: dog’s
🔹 Circle:
dog → green (singular)
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9. The ________ basketball game had started.
Given word: women
- "women" is
plural → possessive =
women’s
- So:
The women’s basketball game had started.
✔ Answer: women’s
🔹 Circle:
women → blue (plural)
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10. ________ new necklace was gold.
Given word: Georgia
- "Georgia" is
singular → possessive =
Georgia’s
- So:
Georgia’s new necklace was gold.
✔ Answer: Georgia’s
🔹 Circle:
Georgia → green (singular)
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✔ Final Answers:
| Sentence | Correct Possessive Form |
|--------|--------------------------|
| 1. | trees’ |
| 2. | boy’s |
| 3. | teachers’ |
| 4. | soldiers’ |
| 5. | fireman’s |
| 6. | Jessica’s |
| 7. | chefs’ |
| 8. | dog’s |
| 9. | women’s |
| 10. | Georgia’s |
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🟢 Singular Nouns (Circle in Green):
- boy
- fireman
- Jessica
- dog
- Georgia
🔵 Plural Nouns (Circle in Blue):
- trees
- teachers
- soldiers
- chefs
- women
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✔ Summary:
-
Singular possessives end in
's.
-
Plural possessives (ending in -s) end in
'.
- Always use the correct punctuation and form based on the noun.
This helps show ownership clearly in writing!
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of plural and singular possessive nouns worksheet.
