Possessive Nouns

Possessive nouns tell you who or what something belongs to.

Possessive Nouns  Possession = Owning or having  Possessive nouns are used to show ownership.  They are words that would normally be nouns, but are used as adjectives.

Rule 1  Add an ‘s to make a singular noun possessive The ear on the puppy is soft. The ear on the puppy is soft. The puppy’s ear is soft. The puppy’s ear is soft.

Rule 2  Add only an ‘ to make a plural noun possessive. The desks of the students were brown. The desks of the students were brown. The students’ desks were brown. The students’ desks were brown.

Rule 3  Add an ‘s to a plural nouns that doesn’t end in s. The room of the children was dark. The room of the children was dark. The children’s room was dark. The children’s room was dark.

Let’s try it!  Sweater of Mrs. Barker  Bike of the child  Principal of the school  Clothing of the men  Cars of the Joneses

 Sweater of Mrs. Barker  Bike of the child  Principal of the school  Clothing of the men  Cars of the Joneses  Mrs. Barker’s sweater

 Sweater of Mrs. Barker  Bike of the child  Principal of the school  Clothing of the men  Cars of the Joneses  Mrs. Barker’s sweater  The child’s bike

 Sweater of Mrs. Barker  Bike of the child  Principal of the school  Clothing of the men  Cars of the Joneses  Mrs. Barker’s sweater  The child’s bike  School’s principal

 Sweater of Mrs. Barker  Bike of the child  Principal of the school  Clothing of the men  Cars of the Joneses  Mrs. Barker’s sweater  The child’s bike  School’s principal  Men’s clothing

 Sweater of Mrs. Barker  Bike of the child  Principal of the school  Clothing of the men  Cars of the Joneses  Mrs. Barker’s sweater  The child’s bike  School’s principal  Men’s clothing  Joneses’ cars

Possessive Nouns  Show ownership.  Add an ‘s to singular words.  Add an ‘ to plural words that end in s  Add an ‘s to plural nouns that don’t end in s.

Rewrite the sentences to show possession.  The attitude of your brother got him in trouble.  The girl report card was wonderful.  The little babies room had twelve beds.  The boys outfits were the same.  My sisters names are Michelle and Sara.