Let's solve the worksheet on
Singular & Plural Possessive Nouns step by step.
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Objective:
Fill in the blank lines with the correct
possessive noun and a
common noun (as shown in the examples).
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Example Review:
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There is one tiger. Its body has stripes.
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The tiger’s body has stripes.
*(“tiger’s” is the singular possessive form of “tiger”)*
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There are two woodchucks. Their teeth are long.
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The woodchucks’ teeth are long.
*(“woodchucks’” is the plural possessive form of “woodchucks”)*
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Now, let’s go through each question:
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1. There is one shark. Its teeth are sharp.
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The shark’s teeth are sharp.
✔ *“shark’s”* = singular possessive
✔ *“teeth”* = common noun
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2. There are two spiders. Their webs catch insects.
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The spiders’ webs catch insects.
✔ *“spiders’”* = plural possessive (add apostrophe after 's')
✔ *“webs”* = common noun
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3. There are six lizards. Their tails have stripes.
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The lizards’ tails have stripes.
✔ *“lizards’”* = plural possessive
✔ *“tails”* = common noun
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4. There is one pig. Its tail is curly.
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The pig’s tail is curly.
✔ *“pig’s”* = singular possessive
✔ *“tail”* = common noun
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5. There are two bears. Their fur keeps them warm.
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The bears’ fur keeps them warm.
✔ *“bears’”* = plural possessive
✔ *“fur”* = common noun
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6. There is one giraffe. Its baby is called a calf.
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The giraffe’s baby is called a calf.
✔ *“giraffe’s”* = singular possessive
✔ *“baby”* = common noun
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✔ Final Answers:
1. The
shark’s teeth are sharp.
2. The
spiders’ webs catch insects.
3. The
lizards’ tails have stripes.
4. The
pig’s tail is curly.
5. The
bears’ fur keeps them warm.
6. The
giraffe’s baby is called a calf.
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🔍 Key Rules Recap:
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Singular possessive: Add
’s to the end (e.g., *tiger’s*, *pig’s*)
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Plural possessive: If the plural ends in
-s, add
’ (e.g., *spiders’*, *lizards’*)
- Always pair the
possessive noun with a
common noun that shows what is being possessed.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of singular possessive nouns worksheet 4th grade.