Form the singular or plural possessive

Key Notes:

Form the Singular or Plural Possessive ✨

Singular Possessive 👤

Used when one person or thing owns something.

Rule: Add an apostrophe + s (’s) to the singular noun.

Formula:

Singular noun + ’s = singular possessive

Examples:

• The girl’s 🎀 dress is red. (The dress belongs to the girl)
• My dog’s 🐶 toy is under the bed. (The toy belongs to the dog)
• Teacher’s ✏️ book is on the table. (The book belongs to the teacher)

💡 Tip: Even if a singular noun ends in s, we usually add ’s.

• Example: James’s 📖 bag is heavy.

Plural Possessive 👥

Used when more than one person or thing owns something.

Rule:

• If the plural noun ends in s, just add an apostrophe (’)
• If the plural noun does NOT end in s, add ’s

Examples:

1. Plural noun ends in s:

• The dogs’ 🐕 toys are in the yard. (Toys of many dogs)
• The students’ 🎓 books are on the desk. (Books of many students)

2. Plural noun does not end in s:

• The children’s 🧸 playground is new.
• The men’s 👔 jackets are on sale.

💡 Tip: Look carefully if the noun is singular or plural before adding the apostrophe!

Quick Rules to Remember ✅

Noun Type	How to Form Possessive	Example
Singular	’s	The cat’s 🐱 toy
Plural ending in s	’	The cats’ 🐱🐱 toys
Plural not ending in s	’s	The children’s 🧒🧒 toys

Practice Examples ✏️

• The boy’s 🚴 bike is red. (Singular possessive)
• The boys’ 🚴🚴 bikes are red. (Plural possessive)
• Anna’s 🎨 painting is beautiful. (Singular possessive)
• The women’s 👩‍🦰 meeting is at 5 PM. (Plural possessive)

🌟 Remember:

• Apostrophe (’) shows ownership or belonging.
• Singular = ’s
• Plural ending in s = ’
• Plural not ending in s = ’s

Let’s practice!✒️