👜 Possessive Nouns
Possessive nouns show ownership or belonging. Use an 's for singular and s' for plural nouns.
| Type | Rule | Examples 📝 | Meaning / Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singular Possessive | Add 's to show one owner | The boy's bag, The cat's tail, The teacher's pen | The bag belongs to the boy; the tail belongs to the cat. |
| Plural Possessive | Add ' after the plural noun ending in s | The boys' bag, The teachers' room, The cats' toys | The bag belongs to many boys; the room belongs to many teachers. |
✏️ Example Sentences:
- The boy's bag is on the table. (singular possessive)
- The girls' toys are on the floor. (plural possessive)
- The teacher's pen is blue. (singular)
- The cats' tails swished happily. (plural)
- The students' books are in their bags. (plural)
💡 Tip: Always think “Who owns it?” before adding the apostrophe.
Interactive: Look around your room. Pick one thing and say who it belongs to. Can you write it with an apostrophe? 🏠📚
Poem lines to add in the Noun Poem 🎵:
"Singular gets an 's, Plural with s gets a ', 🎶"
"Owner shows possession, that’s the rule to learn! 👜"
"Boy's bag, girls' toys, cat's tail or teacher's pen, ✏️"
"Show who owns what and you'll be a grammar friend!" 🌟