The task is to add the missing possessive apostrophes in the given sentences. Possessive apostrophes are used to show ownership or possession. Here's how to solve each sentence:
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1. Her brothers house was an absolute mess. Marys hands got worn down from cleaning.
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Her brothers house: The house belongs to her brother(s), so we need an apostrophe to indicate possession.
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Marys hands: The hands belong to Mary, so we need an apostrophe to indicate possession.
Corrected:
- Her brother's house was an absolute mess.
- Mary's hands got worn down from cleaning.
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2. The farmers cattle ran away. The cows calves got all the way across the road.
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The farmers cattle: The cattle belong to the farmer(s), so we need an apostrophe to indicate possession.
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The cows calves: The calves belong to the cows, so we need an apostrophe to indicate possession.
Corrected:
- The farmer's cattle ran away.
- The cows' calves got all the way across the road.
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3. Jims new car was so nice and clean. The seats leather was really soft to sit on.
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Jims new car: The car belongs to Jim, so we need an apostrophe to indicate possession.
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The seats leather: The leather belongs to the seats, so we need an apostrophe to indicate possession.
Corrected:
- Jim's new car was so nice and clean.
- The seats' leather was really soft to sit on.
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4. The dogs litter were hungry little critters. One dogs tail constantly wagged while eating.
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The dogs litter: The litter belongs to the dog(s), so we need an apostrophe to indicate possession.
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One dogs tail: The tail belongs to one dog, so we need an apostrophe to indicate possession.
Corrected:
- The dog's litter were hungry little critters.
- One dog's tail constantly wagged while eating.
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5. Sallys sister loved playing soccer. Her sisters coach was the best in town.
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Sallys sister: The sister belongs to Sally, so we need an apostrophe to indicate possession.
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Her sisters coach: The coach belongs to her sister, so we need an apostrophe to indicate possession.
Corrected:
- Sally's sister loved playing soccer.
- Her sister's coach was the best in town.
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Final Answer:
1. Her brother's house was an absolute mess. Mary's hands got worn down from cleaning.
2. The farmer's cattle ran away. The cows' calves got all the way across the road.
3. Jim's new car was so nice and clean. The seats' leather was really soft to sit on.
4. The dog's litter were hungry little critters. One dog's tail constantly wagged while eating.
5. Sally's sister loved playing soccer. Her sister's coach was the best in town.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. Her brother's house was an absolute mess. Mary's hands got worn down from cleaning.} \\
\text{2. The farmer's cattle ran away. The cows' calves got all the way across the road.} \\
\text{3. Jim's new car was so nice and clean. The seats' leather was really soft to sit on.} \\
\text{4. The dog's litter were hungry little critters. One dog's tail constantly wagged while eating.} \\
\text{5. Sally's sister loved playing soccer. Her sister's coach was the best in town.}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of possessive apostrophe worksheet.
