Problem Explanation:
The task involves understanding and applying the concept of
possessive nouns. A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. To form a possessive noun, an apostrophe (`'`) is added to the noun, followed by an `s` (e.g., "Tom's shoes," "Sam's cat"). The goal is to complete each sentence by adding the appropriate possessive form.
Solution:
Let's solve each question step by step:
1.
The shoes belong to Tom. They are Tom_________ shoes.
- Possessive form: Tom's
- Answer: Tom's shoes
2.
The cat belongs to Sam. It is Sam_________ cat.
- Possessive form: Sam's
- Answer: Sam's cat
3.
The book belongs to my teacher. It is my teacher_________ book.
- Possessive form: my teacher's
- Answer: my teacher's book
4.
The house belongs to grandfather. It is grandfather_________ house.
- Possessive form: grandfather's
- Answer: grandfather's house
5.
The pen belongs to the student. It is the student_________ pen.
- Possessive form: the student's
- Answer: the student's pen
6.
The laptop belongs to the company. It is the company_________ laptop.
- Possessive form: the company's
- Answer: the company's laptop
7.
The dress belongs to my sister. It is my sister_________ dress.
- Possessive form: my sister's
- Answer: my sister's dress
8.
The desk belongs to grade seven. It is grade seven_________ desk.
- Possessive form: grade seven's
- Answer: grade seven's desk
9.
Red ball belongs to Portia. It is Portia_________ red ball.
- Possessive form: Portia's
- Answer: Portia's red ball
10.
The key belongs to Sir Harry. It is Sir Harry_________ key.
- Possessive form: Sir Harry's
- Answer: Sir Harry's key
Final Answers:
1. Tom's shoes
2. Sam's cat
3. my teacher's book
4. grandfather's house
5. the student's pen
6. the company's laptop
7. my sister's dress
8. grade seven's desk
9. Portia's red ball
10. Sir Harry's key
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. Tom's shoes, 2. Sam's cat, 3. my teacher's book, 4. grandfather's house, 5. the student's pen, 6. the company's laptop, 7. my sister's dress, 8. grade seven's desk, 9. Portia's red ball, 10. Sir Harry's key}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of possessive noun worksheet 3rd grade.
