Let's solve this step-by-step based on the rules for
plural possessive nouns shown in the image.
🔹 Key Rules Recap:
1. For
regular plurals (ending in -s), add an apostrophe
after the s:
→ *dogs’ bed* (The dogs' bed)
2. For
irregular plurals (like children, geese, etc.), add an apostrophe
before the s:
→ *children’s toys* (The children's toys)
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Now, let's go through each sentence and fill in the correct
plural possessive form.
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✔ Answers with Explanations:
1.
The boys’ dog
→ "boys" is a regular plural (ends in -s) → add apostrophe after s
→ The
boys’ dog = the dog belonging to the boys
2.
The children’s food
→ "children" is irregular plural → add apostrophe
before the s
→ The
children’s food = food belonging to the children
3.
The brothers’ room
→ "brothers" is a regular plural (ends in -s) → add apostrophe after s
→ The
brothers’ room = room belonging to the brothers
4.
The cats’ water bowl
→ "cats" is regular plural → add apostrophe after s
→ The
cats’ water bowl = water bowl belonging to the cats
5.
The men’s trucks
→ "men" is irregular plural (no -s ending) → add apostrophe
before the s
→ The
men’s trucks = trucks belonging to the men
6.
The teachers’ pens
→ "teachers" is regular plural → add apostrophe after s
→ The
teachers’ pens = pens belonging to the teachers
7.
The geese’s feathers
→ "geese" is irregular plural → add apostrophe
before the s
→ The
geese’s feathers = feathers belonging to the geese
8.
The sharks’ prey
→ "sharks" is regular plural → add apostrophe after s
→ The
sharks’ prey = prey belonging to the sharks
9.
The doctors’ notes
→ "doctors" is regular plural → add apostrophe after s
→ The
doctors’ notes = notes belonging to the doctors
10.
The people’s temple
→ "people" is irregular plural (not "peoples") → add apostrophe
before the s
→ The
people’s temple = temple belonging to the people
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
boys’
2.
children’s
3.
brothers’
4.
cats’
5.
men’s
6.
teachers’
7.
geese’s
8.
sharks’
9.
doctors’
10.
people’s
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of possessive plural nouns worksheet.