English Language Arts
Grade 7
15 min
Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns
Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns
What you'll learn
- Identify correctly and incorrectly formed plural nouns in a sentence with 80% accuracy on a written quiz.
- Correctly rewrite sentences containing errors in plural or possessive noun formation, demonstrating understanding of the rules in at least 3 out of 4 examples.
- Explain the difference between plural and possessive nouns, using specific examples, in a short paragraph of at least 5 sentences, assessed via a rubric.
- Apply knowledge of plural and possessive nouns to edit a short paragraph, identifying and correcting at least 5 errors with 90% accuracy.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Distinguish between simple plural nouns and possessive nouns.
Correctly form singular possessive nouns using apostrophes.
Correctly form plural possessive nouns using apostrophes.
Identify common errors in apostrophe placement for plural and possessive nouns.
Correct sentences containing errors with apostrophes in plural and possessive nouns.
Explain the function of an apostrophe in indicating possession.
Ever wonder why some words have a tiny floating comma, and others don't? 🤔 That little mark, the apostrophe, holds the key to showing who owns what!
In this lesson, you'll become an expert at using apostrophes to show possession with both singular and plural nouns. Mastering these rules will make your writing clearer, more precise, and free f...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
NounA word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.student, school, book, freedom
Plural NounA noun that refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea, usually formed by adding -s or -es.students, schools, books
Possessive NounA noun that shows ownership or possession of something, indicated by an apostrophe and often an 's'.student's (the student owns something), students' (multiple students own something)
ApostropheA punctuation mark (') used to show possession in nouns or to indicate omitted letters in contractions.The dog's bone (possession), don't (contraction of do not)
Singular PossessiveA possessive noun where a single owner possesses something.The teacher's desk (one teacher owns the desk)
Plural PossessiveA...
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Key Rules & Conventions
Rule 1: Singular Possessive Nouns
To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe and an 's' ('s).
This rule applies even if the singular noun already ends in 's'. The apostrophe always comes before the 's' for singular possessives.
Rule 2: Plural Possessive Nouns Ending in 's'
To form the possessive of a plural noun that already ends in 's', add only an apostrophe (') after the 's'.
This rule prevents awkward pronunciation and makes the word easier to read. The apostrophe goes after the existing 's' of the plural noun.
Rule 3: Plural Possessive Nouns Not Ending in 's'
To form the possessive of a plural noun that does NOT end in 's' (irregular plurals), add...
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Challenging
Read the paragraph: 'All the teams players were ready for the big game. The coachs' speech inspired them. The crowds cheers could be heard for miles.' Which option best corrects the errors?
A.All the team's players... The coach's speech... The crowds' cheers...
B.All the teams' players... The coaches speech... The crowd's cheers...
C.All the team's players... The coach's speech... The crowd's cheers...
D.All the teams players... The coach's speech... The crowds' cheers...
Challenging
The tutorial gives Rule 2: 'To form the possessive of a plural noun that already ends in 's', add only an apostrophe (') after the 's'.' Which sentence is a perfect example of this rule?
A.The five dogs' bowls were all empty.
B.The children's playground was brand new.
C.The witness's testimony was crucial.
D.The city's lights twinkled at night.
Challenging
A common misconception is that you can make any word ending in 's' possessive by just adding an apostrophe at the end. Which sentence correctly refutes this by properly applying the rules?
A.The class' project was due on Friday.
B.The boss' office was on the top floor.
C.The princess' gown was beautiful.
D.The class's project was due on Friday.
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