1. Singular Possessive Apostrophes
By Brianna Brock and Sam Ramos

2. Grammar Matters!
Here’s a quick lesson.

3. What is Singular
The word singular denotes a quantity of one. Singular contrasts with plural, which denotes with plural, which denotes more than one.
SINGULAR PLURAL
One Shark Three Sharks
She Dances We Dance

4. What is Possessive?
The possessive form is used for nouns referring to people, groups of people, countries and animals. It is a relationship of belonging between one thing and another.
The Car of John John’s Car
The room of the Girls The Girl’s Room
The Flag of Germany Germany’s Flag
The Food of the Dog The Dog’s Food

5. What is an Apostrophe?
An apostrophe is used to show possession and to show possession with a singular noun, add an apostrophe plus the letter S.
A Woman’s Hat
The Boss’s Wife
Mrs. Chang’s House

6. Let’s Put it all Together!
Singular Possessive Apostrophes are used to show a singular noun owning another noun.
John’s Bedroom
Lucy’s Poodle
California’s Legislation

7. Let’s Practice!

8. How’d You Do? The correct answer is B because the llama
possesses the kick
therefore, llama must be
followed by an “‘S”.

9. Questions?