Let's solve the worksheet on
Singular & Plural Possessive Nouns step by step.
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Understanding the Concept:
- A
possessive noun shows ownership.
- For
singular nouns, add
's (e.g., *the tiger’s body*).
- For
plural nouns ending in -s, just add
’ (e.g., *the woodchucks’ teeth*).
- For
plural nouns not ending in -s, add
's (e.g., *children’s toys*).
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1. There is one shark. Its teeth are sharp.
> The ____________ are sharp.
- "Shark" is singular → possessive form is
shark’s
- But we’re referring to the
teeth, which belong to the shark.
- So:
The shark’s teeth are sharp.
✔ Answer: shark’s teeth
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2. There are two spiders. Their webs catch insects.
> The ____________ catch insects.
- "Spiders" is plural → possessive form is
spiders’
- The webs belong to the spiders →
spiders’ webs
✔ Answer: spiders’ webs
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3. There are six lizards. Their tails have stripes.
> The ____________ have stripes.
- "Lizards" is plural → possessive form is
lizards’
- The tails belong to the lizards →
lizards’ tails
✔ Answer: lizards’ tails
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4. There is one pig. Its tail is curly.
> The ____________ is curly.
- "Pig" is singular → possessive form is
pig’s
- The tail belongs to the pig →
pig’s tail
✔ Answer: pig’s tail
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5. There are two bears. Their fur keeps them warm.
> The ____________ keeps them warm.
- "Bears" is plural → possessive form is
bears’
- The fur belongs to the bears →
bears’ fur
✔ Answer: bears’ fur
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6. There is one giraffe. Its baby is called a calf.
> The ____________ is called a calf.
- "Giraffe" is singular → possessive form is
giraffe’s
- The baby belongs to the giraffe →
giraffe’s baby
✔ Answer: giraffe’s baby
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
shark’s teeth
2.
spiders’ webs
3.
lizards’ tails
4.
pig’s tail
5.
bears’ fur
6.
giraffe’s baby
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📘 Summary of Rules Used:
| Noun Type | Possessive Form | Example |
|----------|------------------|--------|
| Singular | Add
's | *tiger’s*, *shark’s* |
| Plural ending in -s | Add
’ | *spiders’*, *lizards’* |
| Plural not ending in -s | Add
's | *(rare, e.g., children’s)* |
This worksheet helps students practice forming correct possessive nouns and using them in context.
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