How to properly write and use possessive nouns

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How to properly write and use possessive nouns

• Second Grade

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Possessive nouns need an apostrophe (s or s)
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An apostrophe s (s) should be used after a
singular noun that is showing ownership.
The turtles shell was cracked.
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An plural noun followed by an apostrophe (s)
should be used to show ownership.
The families computer is brand new.
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You should not use an apostrophe s (s) or s
apostrophe (s) with a plural noun (noun showing
more than one) not showing ownership.
The dogs ran across the yard.
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Decide if the sentence is a possessive noun
(shows ownership) or a plural noun (more than one)
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Click YES if the underlined word is a possessive
noun and NO if the word is not a possessive noun
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The girls report card was great!
YES
NO
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The birds played in the bird bath.
YES
NO
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The girls party dress was red.
YES
NO
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The horses stalls need cleaning.
YES
NO
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The coats zipper was broken.
NO
YES
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The boy did not pick up his toys.
YES
NO
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The boxes were packed with clothes.
YES
NO
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The dog likes to take long walks.
YES
NO
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She reads lots of good books.
YES
NO
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The baseball players hat was dirty.
YES
NO
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The moons shape seems to change.
YES
NO
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She loves to eat apples.
YES
NO
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The weeds need to be pulled.
YES
NO
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The trees leaves are falling.
YES
NO
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The muffins are made with blueberries.
YES
NO