The task involves rewriting the given phrases as
singular possessive nouns. Singular possessive nouns are formed by adding an apostrophe and an "s" (`'s`) to singular nouns, even if the noun already ends in "s". This shows ownership or possession.
Steps to Solve:
1. Identify the singular noun in each phrase.
2. Add an apostrophe and an "s" (`'s`) to the singular noun to indicate possession.
Solution:
Here is the completed worksheet:
| Phrase | Singular Possessive Noun |
|----------------------|--------------------------|
| 1. tail of the cat | cat's tail |
| 2. tip of the crayon | crayon's tip |
| 3. stem of the flower| flower's stem |
| 4. button of the coat| coat's button |
| 5. trunk of the elephant | elephant's trunk |
| 6. leg of the table | table's leg |
| 7. drawer of the desk| desk's drawer |
| 8. branch of the tree| tree's branch |
| 9. handle of the door| door's handle |
| 10. frame of the picture | picture's frame |
Explanation:
- For each phrase, the singular noun (e.g., "cat," "crayon," "flower") is identified.
- An apostrophe and an "s" (`'s`) are added to the singular noun to show possession.
- The resulting possessive form is then written before the object it owns (e.g., "cat's tail," "crayon's tip").
This method ensures clarity in showing ownership in a grammatically correct way.
Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline
\text{Phrase} & \text{Singular Possessive Noun} \\
\hline
1. \text{tail of the cat} & \text{cat's tail} \\
2. \text{tip of the crayon} & \text{crayon's tip} \\
3. \text{stem of the flower} & \text{flower's stem} \\
4. \text{button of the coat} & \text{coat's button} \\
5. \text{trunk of the elephant} & \text{elephant's trunk} \\
6. \text{leg of the table} & \text{table's leg} \\
7. \text{drawer of the desk} & \text{desk's drawer} \\
8. \text{branch of the tree} & \text{tree's branch} \\
9. \text{handle of the door} & \text{door's handle} \\
10. \text{frame of the picture} & \text{picture's frame} \\
\hline
\end{array}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of singular possessive nouns worksheet 4th grade.