1. Unit 2 Lesson 4: Possessive Nouns
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2. Possessive Nouns
Most nouns have not only a plural form but also a possessive form. You use a possessive noun to express ownership or show a relationship. The possessive form of a noun is often followed by another noun.
Jerry’s mother
The boys’ song
A penguin’s egg
My sisters’ bikes

3. The possessive form of a noun often replaces the word of or the verb have
Wool of a sheep = sheep’s wool
The dogs have bones = the dogs’ bones

4. The rules for possessive nouns
1. For a singular noun, add an apostrophe s (‘s)
Morris’s coat, puppy’s ears
2. for a plural noun that ends with s, add an apostrophe only ‘
Doctors’ offices, soldiers’ uniforms
3. For a plural noun that does not end with s, add an apostrophe and s (‘s)
Mice’s hole, children’s toys
4. For a compound noun, add an apostrophe or an apostrophe and s
Police officer’s uniform, salesperson’s samples

5. “Try it out” 1-8 page 82
Please do them in your notes and then we will go over them.

6. Remember: Nouns that show ownership are possessive
Review where to put your apostrophes and s

7. Please complete 9-24, pages 82-83
They are due before our next Grammar period. You are responsible for completing them beforehand.