English Language Arts
Grade 7
15 min
Identify plurals, singular possessives, and plural possessives
Identify plurals, singular possessives, and plural possessives
What you'll learn
- Identify and correct, with 80% accuracy, comma splices and missing commas in sentences containing direct addresses, introductory elements (words, phrases, and clauses), absolute phrases, interjections, interrupters, and antithetical phrases, demonstrating mastery of Standard L.11-12.2a.
- Apply knowledge of comma rules to effectively punctuate (with 75% accuracy) original sentences that incorporate direct addresses, introductory elements, absolute phrases, interjections, interrupters, and antithetical phrases, adhering to Standard L.11-12.2a.
- Analyze the impact of correctly and incorrectly placed commas on the clarity and meaning of sentences that include direct addresses, introductory elements, absolute phrases, interjections, interrupters, and antithetical phrases, and articulate these effects in a written response (minimum 150 words) demonstrating understanding of Standard L.11-12.2a and W.11-12.2.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of comma usage in a provided text sample (250-300 words) containing direct addresses, introductory elements, absolute phrases, interjections, interrupters, and antithetical phrases, and justify revisions to improve clarity and flow while adhering to Standard L.11-12.2a.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Distinguish between plural nouns, singular possessive nouns, and plural possessive nouns.
Correctly form singular possessive nouns using the appropriate apostrophe placement.
Correctly form plural possessive nouns, recognizing regular and irregular plural forms.
Identify plurals, singular possessives, and plural possessives within complex sentences.
Explain the function of the apostrophe in indicating possession versus forming a plural.
Apply rules for possessive forms to improve clarity and precision in their writing.
Ever wonder why some words end with just an 's' while others have an apostrophe before or after the 's'? 🤔 It's not just random!
In this lesson, you'll unlock the secrets of plurals, singular possessives, and...
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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. Most plural nouns are formed by adding -s or -es.cat -> cats, box -> boxes, child -> children
Possessive NounA noun that shows ownership or a close relationship. It indicates that something belongs to someone or something.The dog's bone (the bone belongs to the dog)
Singular Possessive NounA possessive noun that shows ownership by a single person, place, thing, or idea. It is formed by adding an apostrophe and an 's' ('s) to the singular noun.The girl's backpack (one girl owns the backpack)
Plural Possessive NounA possessive noun that shows ownership by more than one person...
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Key Rules & Conventions
Rule for Forming Plural Nouns
Most singular nouns form their plural by adding -s. Nouns ending in -s, -x, -ch, -sh, or -z form their plural by adding -es.
This rule helps you identify when a noun refers to more than one item without showing ownership. It's the foundation for understanding plural possessives.
Rule for Forming Singular Possessive Nouns
To show possession for a singular noun, add an apostrophe and an 's' ('s) to the end of the noun, even if the noun already ends in 's'.
Use this rule when one person or thing owns something. The apostrophe always comes before the 's' for singular possessives.
Rule for Forming Plural Possessive Nouns
For plural nouns that end in 's', add only an apostrophe (') after the...
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Challenging
Which sentence correctly uses a plural noun, a singular possessive noun, and a plural possessive noun?
A.The childrens' toys were scattered near the dog's bed, making messes everywhere.
B.The children's toys were scattered near the dogs' bed, making messes everywhere.
C.The children's toys were scattered near the dog's bed, making messes everywhere.
D.The childrens toys were scattered near the dogs bed, making mess's everywhere.
Challenging
Analyze the following sentence: "Mr. Hastings's report on the companies' financial records revealed several errors." Which statement accurately describes the possessive nouns used?
A.singular possessive proper noun and a plural possessive noun are used correctly.
B.plural possessive proper noun and a singular possessive noun are used correctly.
C.Both possessive nouns are singular, but one is formed incorrectly.
D.Both possessive nouns are plural, but one is formed incorrectly.
Challenging
Consider the sentence: "The artist's vision shaped the final design of the city's new monuments." How would changing "artist's" to "artists'" most significantly impact the meaning and clarity of the sentence?
A.It would suggest the monuments themselves were artists.
B.It would change the number of monuments being designed.
C.It would clarify that a single, shared vision from a group of artists, rather than one individual's vision, was the guiding force.
D.It would have no significant impact on the sentence's meaning, as both forms are interchangeable.
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