ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel TutoringHour What Are Possessive Nouns? | Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns | Rules to Show Ownership
Hello and welcome! Today, we’re going to learn about something called possessive nouns. Imagine you’re playing a fun game where you’re a delivery driver, just like Trevor. He has a truck full of packages to deliver, and each package belongs to someone. Let’s find out how we can show who owns what using possessive nouns!
A possessive noun shows that something belongs to someone. To make a noun possessive, we usually add an apostrophe and an “s” at the end. Let’s see some examples!
First, we have a doll with the name Juana on it. We say it’s Juana’s doll. The word “Juana’s” is a possessive noun because it shows the doll belongs to Juana.
Next, there’s a skateboard with the name Noel. We say it’s Noel’s skateboard. By adding an apostrophe and an “s” to Noel, we show that the skateboard belongs to Noel.
Then, we have a dog’s collar. The word “dog’s” is a possessive noun because it shows the collar belongs to the dog.
Sometimes, names end with an “s,” like Thomas or Agnes. You can add just an apostrophe or an apostrophe and an “s” to make them possessive. So, you can say Thomas’ hat or Thomas’s hat, and both are correct!
When we talk about more than one person or thing, we use plural nouns. For example, the word “kids” is the plural form of “kid.” If something belongs to the kids, we just add an apostrophe at the end, like kids’ Play-Doh.
For irregular plural nouns like “children,” which don’t end in “s,” we add an apostrophe and an “s” to show possession. So, we say children’s storybooks.
When two people share something, like Fred and Finn’s toy car, we add the apostrophe and “s” to the last name only. This shows that the toy car belongs to both Fred and Finn.
If each person has their own item, like Gary’s and Jacob’s watches, we add an apostrophe and “s” to both names. This means Gary has one watch, and Jacob has another.
Now that you know about possessive nouns, you can try using them in your sentences. If you want more practice, you can find worksheets and fun activities online. Keep learning and have fun with possessive nouns!
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Possessive Noun Hunt: Go on a treasure hunt around your home or classroom! Look for objects and think about who they belong to. For example, find a book and decide whose book it is. Is it Mom’s book or your teacher’s book? Write down five objects you find and their possessive nouns. Share your list with a friend or family member and see if they can find different objects!
Create a Possessive Noun Story: Use your imagination to write a short story about a day in the life of a delivery driver like Trevor. Include at least five possessive nouns in your story. For example, you might write about “Emma’s teddy bear” or “the cat’s toy.” Draw pictures to go along with your story and share it with your class or family.
Possessive Noun Art Project: Create a collage using magazine cutouts or drawings. Find pictures of people, animals, or objects and label them with possessive nouns. For example, if you have a picture of a dog, you might label it “the dog’s bone.” Display your collage in the classroom or at home and explain your choices to others.
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Hello and welcome to Tutoring Hour! In this video, we’ll learn about possessive nouns. I’m Trevor, and my friends and I are enjoying a pretend play activity. I’m playing a package delivery driver, and this is my delivery truck. I have a lot of things to deliver today! Roll up your sleeves as we set the wheels in motion, and don’t forget to note down the possessive nouns.
What’s first? Ah, that’s a doll! It has the name Juana on it. It is Juana’s doll. Can you spot the possessive noun here? Let’s put it this way: Whose doll is this? To make a possessive noun, you must add an apostrophe and an “s” to the end of the noun. Now, let’s deliver the package to Juana. Thank you!
Whoa, a skateboard! I love it! It has Noel written on it. Let’s add an apostrophe and an “s” to the noun Noel to show ownership. This is Noel’s skateboard. That’s for you, Noel!
What do we have next? A dog’s collar. Do you spot the possessive noun? Yes, it is the word “dog’s.” There you go, Oscar!
Next, we have Thomas’s hat and Agnes’s eyeglasses. Hmm, have we forgotten something? Well, is there no “s” after the apostrophe? Let me explain. When a proper noun ends with an “s,” we can just add an apostrophe for possession. By the way, it’s also correct to say Thomas’s and Agnes’s by adding an apostrophe and an “s.” Here are your eyeglasses, Agnes!
We have the kids’ Play-Doh. The plural form of the word “kid” is “kids.” When a plural noun ends in “s,” we’ll only need to add an apostrophe. So we have kids’ Play-Doh, and that’s from Arthur.
Next are the girls’ tiaras. The plural form of the word “girl” is “girls.” Since the plural noun ends in “s,” we’ll only need to add an apostrophe. So we have girls’ tiaras. Let me quickly deliver the tiaras to Anna and her sisters.
Ah, I must read children’s storybooks! The word “children” is an irregular plural noun; it does not end in “s.” So we need to add an apostrophe and an “s” to show possession. The children’s storybooks are Liam’s. Happy reading, Liam!
That’s Fred and Finn’s new toy car. Did you notice we added an apostrophe and “s” only to the last noun? It means that the new car belongs to both Fred and Finn. They are the only twin brothers in my neighborhood. We’ll deliver that in no time!
Those are Gary’s and Jacob’s watches. Didn’t it catch your eye that we added the apostrophe and “s” to both names? The sentence means both Gary and Jacob have individual watches.
There you go, guys! Looks like I’ve delivered all the packages. Time to get back home. Do you need to practice possessive nouns? Visit www.tutoringhour.com for worksheets and engaging resources. Smash the like and subscribe buttons right now! Thanks for watching! Bye!
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