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Language Lesson # 10

BY MISS ELENA

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

A possessive noun is a noun that possesses something , it has something. In most cases, a possessive noun is formed by adding an apostrophe +s to the noun, or if the noun is plural and already ends in s, only an apostrophe needs to be added

PLURAL

SINGULAR

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Singular Possessive Nouns

We add 's to singular nouns to show possession.

Singular possessive

Apostrophe "s"

Nouns

Tony Tony´s house

Lily Lily´s purses

Pinochio Pinochio´s book

mom Mom´s car

Billy Billy´s cat

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Singular Possessive Nouns Sentences

Tree´s leaves are green.

1.- 2.- 3.- 4.- 5.- 6.-

tree leavesbaby bottle Pam purse Rufus collar Tina shoes Car wheel

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Change to Possessive Nouns

Cindy has a huge house. A= Peter has a big house. A= My sister has green shoes. A= Helen has six brothers. A= The cat has a toy. A= My mom has a modern jacket. A=

1.- 2.- 3.- 4.- 5.- 6.-

Cindy´s huge house.

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Plural Possessive Nouns

But we use 's with irregular plural nouns.

My feet ´s nails.

1.- 2.- 3.- 4.- 5.- 6.- 7.- 8.-

Irregular Plural Nouns men women children people mice teeth geese feet

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Change to Possessive Nouns

Children´s dogs

1.- The children have dogs. A= 2.- The women have black dresses. A= 3.- The men have elegant suits. A= 4.- The people have rights. A= 5.- The feet have strong nails. A= 6.- The mice have cheese. A=

Monday,February 19th,2024.

Plural Possessive Nouns

We add ' to plural nouns ending in -s

Nouns + Plural Possessive = Apostrophe

Students´ books. Birds´ nest. Karate kids´ belt. Cats´toys.

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Plural Possessive Sentences

1.- 2.- 3.- 4.- 5.- 6.- 7.-

Senseis´ Dojos are incredible.

Senseis Dojos friends crayons rabbits carrot dancers shoes kids balloons birds nest twins pet

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Change to Possessive Nouns

1.- The girls have a big doll. A=Girls ´big doll. 2.- The boys have a blue toy. A= 3.- The cars have black wheels. A= 4.- The students have books, A= 5.- The teachers have smart kids. A= 6.- The nurses have many gloves. A=