Can you place each of these words into sentences?

1. kitten’s

2. Dragons’

3. Mr Turner’s

4. ducks’

Challenge

15-Minute

Possessive Apostrophe Challenge!

UnderstandAdd apostrophes to each of these sentences to show that the subjects are singular: The boys coat had been left on the floor. The dogs bowl was empty. Miss Sharma marked her pupils work. The girls books were put into the box. Add apostrophes to each of these sentences to show that the subjects are plural. The boys coats had been left on the floor. The dogs bowl was empty. Miss Sharma marked her pupils work. The girls books were put into the box.

ExplainUsing your own words, explain when to use an apostrophe before an ‘s’. Give examples.

TestTick the box to show if the word in bold is singular or plural.

Rewrite these sentences in the possessive form.

One subject

More than one subject

The penguin’s bucket was full of fish.The children’s party was a lot of fun.The horse’s stable was cleaned every day.

These are the books that belong to Polly.

These are the games that belong to Tom.

These are the comics that belong to Mike.

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Rewrite the sentences which use the possessive apostrophe incorrectly.

Freds’ car needed a wash.

The children’s cloakroom was untidy. The dog’s tails were wagging.

ApplyImagine that you are at this market scene. What can you see, hear, smell, touch or taste? What might be in the next street?Write a passage about this scene. Include at least five possessive apostrophes to show that you know how to use them.

Extra challenge: Can you include

adjectives in your writing?