Problem Explanation:
The worksheet focuses on understanding and using
apostrophes to show possession. Apostrophes are used to indicate that something belongs to someone or something. The task is divided into two parts:
1.
Rewriting phrases using apostrophes (Part A).
2.
Filling in missing apostrophes (Part B).
---
Solution:
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Part A: Rewrite the phrases using apostrophes
The hint provided indicates how to rewrite a phrase showing possession:
- "The toy that belongs to Matt" becomes "Matt's toy."
Using this rule, we can rewrite each phrase:
1.
The car that belongs to dad
- Rewritten:
dad's car
2.
The dog that belongs to Julie
- Rewritten:
Julie's dog
3.
The glasses that belong to mom
- Rewritten:
mom's glasses
4.
The table that belongs to Mrs. Smith
- Rewritten:
Mrs. Smith's table
5.
The coat that belongs to Will
- Rewritten:
Will's coat
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Part B: Fill in the missing apostrophes
We need to identify where apostrophes are missing in the sentences and add them correctly.
1.
Kevin watched the dogs tail go back and forth.
- The phrase "dogs tail" should be "dog's tail" because the tail belongs to one dog.
- Corrected:
Kevin watched the dog's tail go back and forth.
2.
The barber cut the mans hair.
- The phrase "mans hair" should be "man's hair" because the hair belongs to one man.
- Corrected:
The barber cut the man's hair.
3.
The cars motor was loud.
- The phrase "cars motor" should be "car's motor" because the motor belongs to one car.
- Corrected:
The car's motor was loud.
4.
The little girls voice was soft.
- The phrase "little girls voice" should be "little girl's voice" because the voice belongs to one little girl.
- Corrected:
The little girl's voice was soft.
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Final Answers:
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Part A:
1.
dad's car
2.
Julie's dog
3.
mom's glasses
4.
Mrs. Smith's table
5.
Will's coat
####
Part B:
a)
Kevin watched the dog's tail go back and forth.
b)
The barber cut the man's hair.
c)
The car's motor was loud.
d)
The little girl's voice was soft.
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Explanation of Rules Used:
1.
Possessive Apostrophe Rule: To show possession, add an apostrophe followed by an "s" (`'s`) to the noun that owns something.
- Example: "Dad owns the car" → "dad's car."
2.
Plural Possession: If the noun is already plural and ends in "s," just add an apostrophe (`'`).
- Example: "The boys' toys" (plural possessive).
This ensures clarity in indicating ownership in written language.
Final Answer Box:
```
\boxed{
\text{Part A: 1. dad's car, 2. Julie's dog, 3. mom's glasses, 4. Mrs. Smith's table, 5. Will's coat}
\text{Part B: a) Kevin watched the dog's tail go back and forth.}
\text{b) The barber cut the man's hair.}
\text{c) The car's motor was loud.}
\text{d) The little girl's voice was soft.}
}
```
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of possessive apostrophe worksheet.
