RULES

Question 1

What does the Possessive noun show?

Answer 1

He Possessive Noun is used to indicate “OWNERSHIP”.

For example:

This is Kate’s pencil case.

In the sentence above, the possessive noun “Kate’s” indicate who the pencil case belongs to.

Did you notice that the girl’s name is Kate and that an apostrophe with the letter “s” is added?

Question 2

RULE 1
For nouns that are singular and do NOT end in the letter “s”

Answer 2

RULE 1
For nouns that are singular and do NOT end in the letter “s”

Add the apostrophe and the letter “s” after it.

For example:

I saw Oliver’s hat on the couch.

Question 3

RULE 2
For nouns that are singular and end in the letter “s”

Answer 3

RULE 2
For nouns that are singular and end in the letter “s”

Add the apostrophe after the letter “s”.

For example:

Mrs. Jones’ garden is very well kept.

Question 4

RULE 3
For nouns that are plural and do NOT end in the letter “s”.

Answer 4

RULE 3
For nouns that are plural and do NOT end in the letter “s”.

Add the apostrophe and the letter “s” after the apostrophe.

For example:

I recognised the children’s teacher instantly.

Question 5

RULE 4
For nouns that are plural and end in the letter “s”.

Answer 5

RULE 4
For nouns that are plural and end in the letter “s”.

Add the apostrophe after the letter “s”

For example:

The rooms’ furnishings are quite different.