Possessive Nouns

Possessive nouns are used to show possession (owning, or having).

The dog's collar is too large. The word "dog's" is the possessive noun. It tells you that the noun "collar" belongs to the dog. The dog owns, or possesses the collar.

The sky's color is changing. Add 's to the end of a singular noun that does not end with an s.

My sisters' names are Kate and Nikki. Add only the apostrophe (') to the end of a plural noun that ends with an s.

We saw the children's snowman. If the noun is plural but doesn’t end with an s, add ‘s.

The bus's engine stopped. The bus' engine stopped. Note: Most sources recommend the shorter version if the ending "iz" sound is not wanted.

Can you find the noun in each sentence that should be possessive Can you find the noun in each sentence that should be possessive? Write it correctly on your paper.

The Pilgrims ship was uncomfortable.

The Pilgrims’ ship was uncomfortable.

A sincere person compliment is a valuable gift.

A sincere person’s compliment is a valuable gift.

Ms. Chesna class has a great website.

Ms.Chesna’s class has a great website.

The class teacher was very young.

The class’ teacher was very young. (or class’s)

The pony rider was too heavy.

The pony’s rider was too heavy.

Your brother attitude got him in trouble.

Your brother’s attitude got him in trouble.

Amy report card was wonderful.

Amy’s report card was wonderful.

The Ryan and Melody nursery had eight beds.

The little Ryan and Melody ’s nursery had eight beds.

I didn’t know I was eating your cat tuna.

I didn’t know I was eating your cat’s tuna.

Theresa and Zoie outfits were exactly the same.

The Theresa’s and Zoe’s outfits were exactly the same.

We were proud of Chris performance.

We were proud of Chris’ performance.