1. Plural and Possessive Nouns You have learned how to form plural nouns and possessive nouns. Do not confuse possessive nouns with ordinary plural nouns. Most plural nouns end in s (two pilots). If the noun is possessive, you will find an apostrophe (‘) before or after the s (one pilot’s uniform, four pilots’ opinions).

2. Plural and Possessive Nouns You never need an apostrophe in a plural noun. Apostrophes are used in possessive nouns (and contractions). Ex: Cats have whiskers. - plural noun Ex: That is the cat’s toy. – possessive noun

3. Kinds of NounsEndingExample Plural (more than one) s or es Six boys The Lewises Singular possessive nouns ‘s A boy’s shoe Betty Lewis’s drum Plural Possessive nouns that DO end in s ‘ The boys’ team The Lewises’ drums Plural Possessive nouns that DO NOT end in s ‘s Those women’s houses Many children’s horses Forming Plural and Possessive Nouns

4. Guided Practice Directions: Is the underlined word plural, singular possessive, or plural possessive? 1.Six wolves 2.Wolf’s tail 3.Three boys 4.Two boys’ shoes 5.Gus’s pencil 6.Three Guses 7.The Joneses’ dog 8.The girl’s shirt 9.The girls’ sneakers 10.One boy’s socks