Let's solve the worksheet step by step. The goal is to fill in the blank lines with the
correct possessive noun and a
common noun based on the sentence structure.
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Understanding the Concept:
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Possessive nouns show ownership or possession.
- For
singular nouns, we add
's (e.g., *the tiger’s body*).
- For
plural nouns, if they end in
s, we add only an apostrophe (
’) (e.g., *the woodchucks’ teeth*).
- We need to use the
possessive form of the subject noun to describe something that belongs to it.
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Now, let's go through each sentence:
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1. There is one shark. Its teeth are sharp.
> The ________ are sharp.
We need to express that
the shark’s teeth are sharp.
- Possessive form of "shark" →
shark’s
- Common noun →
teeth
✔ Answer: The
shark’s teeth are sharp.
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2. There are two spiders. Their webs catch insects.
> The ________ catch insects.
We have
two spiders, so plural possessive form:
- Plural of spider = spiders
- Possessive =
spiders’
- Common noun =
webs
✔ Answer: The
spiders’ webs catch insects.
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3. There are six lizards. Their tails have stripes.
> The ________ have stripes.
Six lizards → plural
- Possessive =
lizards’
- Common noun =
tails
✔ Answer: The
lizards’ tails have stripes.
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4. There is one pig. Its tail is curly.
> The ________ is curly.
One pig → singular
- Possessive =
pig’s
- Common noun =
tail
✔ Answer: The
pig’s tail is curly.
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5. There are two bears. Their fur keeps them warm.
> The ________ keeps them warm.
Two bears → plural
- Possessive =
bears’
- Common noun =
fur
✔ Answer: The
bears’ fur keeps them warm.
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6. There is one giraffe. Its baby is called a calf.
> The ________ is called a calf.
One giraffe → singular
- Possessive =
giraffe’s
- Common noun =
baby
✔ Answer: The
giraffe’s baby is called a calf.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. The
shark’s teeth are sharp.
2. The
spiders’ webs catch insects.
3. The
lizards’ tails have stripes.
4. The
pig’s tail is curly.
5. The
bears’ fur keeps them warm.
6. The
giraffe’s baby is called a calf.
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This exercise reinforces understanding of
singular vs. plural possessive nouns and how to correctly form them with the appropriate common noun.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of possessive noun worksheet 4th grade.
