Identify plurals, singular possessives, and plural possessives

Learning Objectives Distinguish between singular and plural nouns. Correctly identify singular possessive nouns in sentences. Correctly identify plural possessive nouns in sentences. Apply rules for forming regular and irregular plural nouns. Apply rules for forming singular possessive nouns. Apply rules for forming plural possessive nouns. Explain the function of the apostrophe in possessive nouns. Ever wonder why 'cat' becomes 'cats' but 'child' becomes 'children'? Or why some words have an apostrophe before the 's' and others after? 🤔 Let's unlock the secrets of nouns! In this lesson, you'll learn to identify and correctly use plural nouns, singular possessive nouns, and plural possessive nouns. Mastering the...

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.students, schools, books, freedoms Possessive NounA noun that shows ownership, possession, or a close relationship.student's, students' Singular Possessive NounA singular noun that shows ownership, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' ('s).the student's backpack (one student owns the backpack) Plural Possessive NounA plural noun that shows ownership. If the plural ends in 's', add only an apostrophe (s'). If the plural does not end in 's' (irregular plural), add an apostrophe and 's' ('s).the students' backpacks (multiple...

Forming Regular Plural Nouns Add -s to most singular nouns. If the noun ends in -s, -x, -ch, -sh, or -z, add -es. If it ends in a consonant + y, change y to i and add -es. Use this rule to indicate more than one of a person, place, thing, or idea. Remember to check the ending of the singular noun to apply the correct pluralization. Forming Singular Possessive Nouns Add an apostrophe and 's' ('s) to any singular noun, even if it already ends in 's'. Use this rule to show that a single person, place, or thing owns or possesses something. This applies to all singular nouns, regardless of their ending. Forming Plural Possessive Nouns If the plural noun already ends in 's', add only an apostrophe after the 's' (s'). If the p...