Problem Explanation:
The task requires converting phrases that describe possession (e.g., "the tire of the car") into their possessive noun forms. Possessive nouns are used to show ownership or belonging. The general rule for forming possessive nouns is:
1. For singular nouns, add an apostrophe followed by an "s" (`'s`).
2. For plural nouns that end in "s," add only an apostrophe (`'`).
3. For plural nouns that do not end in "s," add an apostrophe followed by an "s" (`'s`).
Solution:
Let's solve each phrase step by step:
1.
the tire of the car
- Possessive form:
the car's tire
- Explanation: "car" is singular, so we add `'s`.
2.
the room of the mother
- Possessive form:
the mother's room
- Explanation: "mother" is singular, so we add `'s`.
3.
the cap of the boy
- Possessive form:
the boy's cap
- Explanation: "boy" is singular, so we add `'s`.
4.
the cage of the bird
- Possessive form:
the bird's cage
- Explanation: "bird" is singular, so we add `'s`.
5.
the feet of the camel
- Possessive form:
the camel's feet
- Explanation: "camel" is singular, so we add `'s`. Note that "feet" is the plural form of "foot" and does not affect the possessive form of "camel."
6.
toy of the baby
- Possessive form:
the baby's toy
- Explanation: "baby" is singular, so we add `'s`.
7.
the tool of the man
- Possessive form:
the man's tool
- Explanation: "man" is singular, so we add `'s`.
8.
the shirt of the boy
- Possessive form:
the boy's shirt
- Explanation: "boy" is singular, so we add `'s`.
9.
the home of the girl
- Possessive form:
the girl's home
- Explanation: "girl" is singular, so we add `'s`.
Final Answer:
1.
the car's tire
2.
the mother's room
3.
the boy's cap
4.
the bird's cage
5.
the camel's feet
6.
the baby's toy
7.
the man's tool
8.
the boy's shirt
9.
the girl's home
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ the car's tire} \\
2. & \text{ the mother's room} \\
3. & \text{ the boy's cap} \\
4. & \text{ the bird's cage} \\
5. & \text{ the camel's feet} \\
6. & \text{ the baby's toy} \\
7. & \text{ the man's tool} \\
8. & \text{ the boy's shirt} \\
9. & \text{ the girl's home}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of possessive noun worksheet middle school.
