Let's solve this step-by-step.
The task is to
rewrite each sentence using a plural possessive noun. This means we need to change the phrase that shows possession (like "of the babies") into a possessive form using an apostrophe and
s, following these rules:
- For
regular plurals (ending in -s), the apostrophe goes
after the s:
→ *The ducks' pond*
- For
irregular plurals (like children, men, women), the apostrophe goes
before the s:
→ *The children's teacher*
We will go through each sentence one by one.
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1. The cribs of the babies were pink and blue.
- "babies" is a regular plural → add apostrophe after s
- Change "of the babies" →
babies'
-
Answer: The babies' cribs were pink and blue.
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2. The game of the men had stopped.
- "men" is irregular plural → add apostrophe before s
- Change "of the men" →
men's
-
Answer: The men's game had stopped.
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3. The audience enjoyed the singing of the girls.
- "girls" is regular plural → add apostrophe after s
- Change "of the girls" →
girls'
-
Answer: The audience enjoyed the girls' singing.
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4. Water flooded the classroom of the children.
- "children" is irregular plural → add apostrophe before s
- Change "of the children" →
children's
-
Answer: Water flooded the children's classroom.
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5. The backyard of the girls was a jungle!
- "girls" is regular plural → add apostrophe after s
- Change "of the girls" →
girls'
-
Answer: The girls' backyard was a jungle!
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6. The treehouse of the friends had been damaged.
- "friends" is regular plural → add apostrophe after s
- Change "of the friends" →
friends'
-
Answer: The friends' treehouse had been damaged.
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7. The boat of the fishermen was ready to go.
- "fishermen" is regular plural → add apostrophe after s
- Change "of the fishermen" →
fishermen's
-
Answer: The fishermen's boat was ready to go.
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8. I can see the instruments of the musicians.
- "musicians" is regular plural → add apostrophe after s
- Change "of the musicians" →
musicians'
-
Answer: I can see the musicians' instruments.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. The babies' cribs were pink and blue.
2. The men's game had stopped.
3. The audience enjoyed the girls' singing.
4. Water flooded the children's classroom.
5. The girls' backyard was a jungle!
6. The friends' treehouse had been damaged.
7. The fishermen's boat was ready to go.
8. I can see the musicians' instruments.
✔ All sentences now use
plural possessive nouns correctly.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of possessive and plural nouns worksheet.
