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Worksheet: Using Singular Possessive Nouns
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Directions: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.
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Rule Reminder: To form a singular possessive noun, add an apostrophe (') followed by an "s" to the end of the noun.
> Example: *dog → dog's*, *child → child's*
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Solutions & Explanations:
1.
That is Jessica’s cup.
✔ Correct. "Jessica" becomes "Jessica's" to show ownership.
2.
The cat is my cousin’s.
✔ Correct. "Cousin" becomes "cousin's" to indicate the cat belongs to the cousin.
3.
Where is your brother’s coat?
✔ Correct. "Brother" becomes "brother's" to show possession.
4.
I have a new teacher’s book.
✔ Correct. "Teacher" becomes "teacher's" to show the book belongs to the teacher.
5.
This is the school’s bus.
✔ Correct. "School" becomes "school's" to show the bus belongs to the school.
6.
The library’s books are very old.
✔ Correct. "Library" becomes "library's" to show the books belong to the library.
7.
My best friend’s hat is blue.
✔ Correct. "Friend" becomes "friend's" to show the hat belongs to the best friend.
8.
The president’s car is very expensive.
✔ Correct. "President" becomes "president's" to show the car belongs to the president.
9.
My grandfather’s watch is very old.
✔ Correct. "Grandfather" becomes "grandfather's" to show the watch belongs to the grandfather.
10.
The building’s sign is broken.
✔ Correct. "Building" becomes "building's" to show the sign belongs to the building.
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✔ Summary:
All sentences require adding
's to the end of the singular noun to show possession. This follows the standard English rule for
singular possessive nouns.
> 🔹 Rule:
Singular noun + 's = possessive form
> Example: *dog → dog's*, *girl → girl's*, *teacher → teacher's*
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