To solve the problem, we need to determine the correct possessive form for each noun provided. Here's a step-by-step explanation and solution for each question:
Rules for Possessive Nouns:
1.
Singular nouns: Add an apostrophe followed by "s" (e.g., teacher → teacher's).
2.
Plural nouns ending in "s": Add only an apostrophe (e.g., children → children's).
3.
Plural nouns not ending in "s": Add an apostrophe followed by "s" (e.g., men → men's).
4.
Irregular plural nouns: Follow the same rules as singular or plural nouns (e.g., aunt → aunt's).
Solutions:
1.
This is ______ [teacher] note book.
- The noun "teacher" is singular.
- Possessive form: teacher's
- Correct sentence: This is the teacher's notebook.
2.
These are ______ [children] toys.
- The noun "children" is plural and ends in "s".
- Possessive form: children's
- Correct sentence: These are the children's toys.
3.
______ [men] clothes are on second floor.
- The noun "men" is plural but does not end in "s".
- Possessive form: men's
- Correct sentence: Men's clothes are on the second floor.
4.
That is the new ______ [boy] bag.
- The noun "boy" is singular.
- Possessive form: boy's
- Correct sentence: That is the new boy's bag.
5.
My ______ [aunt] house is big.
- The noun "aunt" is singular.
- Possessive form: aunt's
- Correct sentence: My aunt's house is big.
6.
The ______ [elephant] ears are large.
- The noun "elephant" is singular.
- Possessive form: elephant's
- Correct sentence: The elephant's ears are large.
7.
I saw the ______ [waiter] uniform?
- The noun "waiter" is singular.
- Possessive form: waiter's
- Correct sentence: I saw the waiter's uniform?
8.
My ______ [uncle] car is blue.
- The noun "uncle" is singular.
- Possessive form: uncle's
- Correct sentence: My uncle's car is blue.
9.
Those are ______ [Anu] new shoes.
- The noun "Anu" is a proper noun (singular).
- Possessive form: Anu's
- Correct sentence: Those are Anu's new shoes.
10.
The ______ [dog] Kennel is small.
- The noun "dog" is singular.
- Possessive form: dog's
- Correct sentence: The dog's kennel is small.
Final Answers:
1. teacher's
2. children's
3. men's
4. boy's
5. aunt's
6. elephant's
7. waiter's
8. uncle's
9. Anu's
10. dog's
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{teacher's} \\
2. \text{children's} \\
3. \text{men's} \\
4. \text{boy's} \\
5. \text{aunt's} \\
6. \text{elephant's} \\
7. \text{waiter's} \\
8. \text{uncle's} \\
9. \text{Anu's} \\
10. \text{dog's} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of possessive noun worksheet 4th grade.
