Possessive Nouns

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Possessive Nouns
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What are they??

• The possessive form of a noun shows ownership or
  relationship.

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Here are some examples

• The divers waited outside the archaeologists
  tent.
• What does this show?
• Ownership. The tent belongs to the archaeologist.

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Another Example

• The archaeologists family had come to visit.
• What does this show?
• A relationship between the archaeologist and
  his/her family.

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When can we use possessive nouns?

• You may use possessive nouns in the place of
  longer phrases.

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For example

• The divers used a robot to find the location of
  the ship.
• Can we shorten this?
• The divers used a robot to find the ships
  location.

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Spelling Rules!

• Singular
• Add an apostrophe and s.
• For example
• Mars Marss orbit

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Spelling Rules!

• Plural ending in s.
• Add an apostrophe.
• For example
• Travelers
• Travelers' postcards

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Spelling Rules!

• Plural not ending in s.
• Add an apostrophe and s.
• For example
• Men Mens shoes

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Why does this matter??

• When you write, be sure you have formed the
  possessive correctly.
• A misplaced apostrophe can confuse the reader.

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Practice time!

• QUITELY get your workbook and remain seated!