POSSESSIVE NOUNSused to show possession

(owning, or having)

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe dog's collar is too large.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe dog's collar is too large.

(possessive noun)(noun)

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe dog's collar is too large.

(add ‘s at end of singular noun to show possession)

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe sky's color is changing.

(sky + ‘s)

POSSESSIVE NOUNSWhat if the word ends in “s” ??

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe bus‘ engine stopped.

(add s’)

POSSESSIVE NOUNSIn the following sentences what noun

should be possessive?

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe Pilgrims ship was uncomfortable.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSA sincere person compliment is a valuable gift.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSMrs. Morris school is the best in the county !

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe pony rider was too heavy!

POSSESSIVE NOUNSYour brother attitude got him in

trouble.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSAmy report card was excellent!

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThere were three beds in the

babies nursery.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSI didn’t know I was eating your

cat tuna.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe girls outfits were the same.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSWe were proud of Chris

performance.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSsister

POSSESSIVE NOUNSdriver

POSSESSIVE NOUNSfriend

POSSESSIVE NOUNSbalcony

POSSESSIVE NOUNStree

POSSESSIVE NOUNSport

POSSESSIVE NOUNSnight

POSSESSIVE NOUNSmoon

POSSESSIVE NOUNSsea

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe instructor packed away the costumes. The costumes belonged to the dancers.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe tutors checked the homework. The homework belonged to the children.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSWe saw the tiny eggs in the nest. The nest belonged to the birds.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe complaints angered the teachers. The complaints were made by the parents.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSI put away the art supplies. The art supplies belonged to the students.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe uniforms are red, white, and blue. The uniforms belong to the cheerleaders.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe teacher returned the books to the library. The books belonged to the children.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSBarack Obama was the choice for President. The choice was made by the people.

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe _________________________desk was neat. (teacher)

POSSESSIVE NOUNS__________________________house is yellow and white. (Henry)

POSSESSIVE NOUNSI saw _______________________car in the parking lot. (Linda)

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe ______________________helmet fell off the motorcycle. (policeman)

POSSESSIVE NOUNSMy ______________________bike needs a new tire. (brother)

POSSESSIVE NOUNSDid anyone see the ___________________apron? (cook)

POSSESSIVE NOUNSThe _________________________wing was broken. (bird)

POSSESSIVE NOUNS________________________book is missing. (Julie)

POSSESSIVE NOUNS

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