Problem Overview:
The task is to convert the underlined plural nouns into their
plural possessive form. The rule provided in the worksheet states:
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To turn a plural noun that does not end in -s into a plural possessive noun, add an apostrophe (') and an -s.
Solution:
We will follow the rule step by step for each underlined noun.
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#### 1.
the room of the men
- Underlined noun:
men
- Plural possessive form:
men's
- Explanation: "Men" already ends in -s, so we simply add an apostrophe (') after "men."
- Final answer:
the men's room
#### 2.
the voices of the children
- Underlined noun:
children
- Plural possessive form:
children's
- Explanation: "Children" does not end in -s, so we add an apostrophe (') and an -s.
- Final answer:
the children's voices
#### 3.
the teeth of the deer
- Underlined noun:
deer
- Plural possessive form:
deer's
- Explanation: "Deer" is both singular and plural, but here it is used as a plural noun. Since it does not end in -s, we add an apostrophe (') and an -s.
- Final answer:
the deer's teeth
#### 4.
the fins of the fish
- Underlined noun:
fish
- Plural possessive form:
fish's
- Explanation: "Fish" is both singular and plural, but here it is used as a plural noun. Since it does not end in -s, we add an apostrophe (') and an -s.
- Final answer:
the fish's fins
#### 5.
the ears of the mice
- Underlined noun:
mice
- Plural possessive form:
mice's
- Explanation: "Mice" already ends in -s, so we simply add an apostrophe (').
- Final answer:
the mice's ears
#### 6.
the eggs of the geese
- Underlined noun:
geese
- Plural possessive form:
geese's
- Explanation: "Geese" does not end in -s, so we add an apostrophe (') and an -s.
- Final answer:
the geese's eggs
#### 7.
the horn of the oxen
- Underlined noun:
oxen
- Plural possessive form:
oxen's
- Explanation: "Oxen" does not end in -s, so we add an apostrophe (') and an -s.
- Final answer:
the oxen's horn
#### 8.
the noises of people
- Underlined noun:
people
- Plural possessive form:
people's
- Explanation: "People" does not end in -s, so we add an apostrophe (') and an -s.
- Final answer:
the people's noises
#### 9.
the wool of the sheep
- Underlined noun:
sheep
- Plural possessive form:
sheep's
- Explanation: "Sheep" is both singular and plural, but here it is used as a plural noun. Since it does not end in -s, we add an apostrophe (') and an -s.
- Final answer:
the sheep's wool
#### 10.
the purses of the women
- Underlined noun:
women
- Plural possessive form:
women's
- Explanation: "Women" already ends in -s, so we simply add an apostrophe (').
- Final answer:
the women's purses
---
Final Answers:
1.
the men's room
2.
the children's voices
3.
the deer's teeth
4.
the fish's fins
5.
the mice's ears
6.
the geese's eggs
7.
the oxen's horn
8.
the people's noises
9.
the sheep's wool
10.
the women's purses
---
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ the men's room} \\
2. & \text{ the children's voices} \\
3. & \text{ the deer's teeth} \\
4. & \text{ the fish's fins} \\
5. & \text{ the mice's ears} \\
6. & \text{ the geese's eggs} \\
7. & \text{ the oxen's horn} \\
8. & \text{ the people's noises} \\
9. & \text{ the sheep's wool} \\
10. & \text{ the women's purses}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of possessive nouns worksheet 2nd grade.
