Identify plurals, singular possessives, and plural possessives
Key Notes:
🌟 Identify Plurals, Singular Possessives & Plural Possessives 🌟
| Plurals ➕ |
Definition: Plural means more than one.
- Usually, we add -s or -es to the singular noun.
Examples:
- Cat 🐱 → Cats 🐱🐱
- Box 📦 → Boxes 📦📦
- Dog 🐶 → Dogs 🐶🐶
Tip: Some words change completely in plural:
- Child 👦 → Children 👦👧
- Man 👨 → Men 👨👨
| Singular Possessive 🔑 |
Definition: Shows that one person/thing owns something.
- Add ’s to the singular noun.
Examples:
- The girl’s 🎀 dress → The dress belongs to the girl
- The dog’s 🐶 bone → The bone belongs to the dog
- James’s 📚 book → The book belongs to James
Tip: The apostrophe (’) is the key 🔑 to show ownership!
| Plural Possessive 🔥 |
Definition: Shows that more than one person/thing owns something.
- For nouns ending in -s, just add ’ after the s.
- For nouns not ending in -s, add ’s.
Examples:
- The girls’ 🎀 dresses → The dresses belong to many girls
- The dogs’ 🐶 toys → The toys belong to many dogs
- Children’s 👦👧 books → The books belong to the children
Tip: Plural possessive = ownership + more than one 👫🐾
| Quick Rules Table 📊 |
| Type | How to Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Plural | Add s / es | Cat → Cats 🐱🐱 |
| Singular Possessive | Add ’s | Dog → Dog’s 🐶’s |
| Plural Possessive | Add ’ (for s-ending) or ’s (for non-s-ending) | Girls → Girls’ 🎀 |
💡 Fun Tip:
- Plurals = more than 1
- Singular possessive = 1 owner
- Plural possessive = many owners
Let’s practice!✒️
