Problem Overview:
The task involves completing sentences by choosing the correct
singular possessive noun. A singular possessive noun is formed by adding an apostrophe and an "s" (`'s`) to a singular noun, even if the noun already ends in "s". The goal is to identify which option correctly shows possession.
Solution:
#### Rule Recap:
- To form the singular possessive of a noun, add
`'s` (apostrophe + s) to the noun.
- If the noun already ends in "s" (plural or singular), you still add
`'s` to show possession.
#### Sentence-by-Sentence Analysis:
1.
The ________ shoes are wet.
- Possession: The shoes belong to one kid.
- Correct form:
kid's (singular possessive)
- Answer:
kid's
2.
Don't waste your ________ money.
- Possession: The money belongs to one grandpa.
- Correct form:
grandpa's (singular possessive)
- Answer:
grandpa's
3.
The ________ tools were kept in the attic.
- Possession: The tools belong to one carpenter.
- Correct form:
carpenter's (singular possessive)
- Answer:
carpenter's
4.
Phil bought a ________ collar for his pet poodle.
- Possession: The collar belongs to one dog.
- Correct form:
dog's (singular possessive)
- Answer:
dog's
5.
Our ________ cookies are buttery and chewy.
- Possession: The cookies belong to one aunt.
- Correct form:
aunt's (singular possessive)
- Answer:
aunt's
6.
The store sells ________ hats.
- Possession: The hats belong to one witch.
- Correct form:
witch's (singular possessive)
- Answer:
witch's
Final Answers:
1.
kid's
2.
grandpa's
3.
carpenter's
4.
dog's
5.
aunt's
6.
witch's
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{kid's, grandpa's, carpenter's, dog's, aunt's, witch's}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of possessive noun worksheet 5th grade.
