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Possessive Apostrophes Practice

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📝 Part 1: Identifying Possessive Apostrophes

Remember: Singular possession = apostrophe before 's' (dog's bone) | Plural possession = apostrophe after 's' (dogs' park)

1. Look at this phrase: "The boy's bicycle". Is this singular or plural possession?

Singular possession (one boy owns the bicycle)

Plural possession (many boys own the bicycle)

2. Look at this phrase: "The teachers' staffroom". Is this singular or plural possession?

Singular possession (one teacher owns the staffroom)

Plural possession (many teachers share the staffroom)

3. Which phrases show singular possession? (Tick all that apply)

The cat's whiskers

The girls' shoes

James's book

The children's playground

4. Which phrases show plural possession? (Tick all that apply)

The dogs' kennels

The woman's handbag

The students' lockers

The families' picnic

✏️ Part 2: Adding Apostrophes

Instructions: Add the apostrophe in the correct place for each phrase below.

5. The childs toy

Corrected: The _____________ toy

6. The birds nest

Corrected: The _____________ nest

7. The horses stable

Corrected: The _____________ stable

8. The mens coats

Corrected: The _____________ coats

9. The cars wheels

Corrected: The _____________ wheels

🌟 Part 3: Writing Your Own Sentences

Instructions: Write three original sentences using possessive apostrophes. Include at least one singular possession and one plural possession.

10. Write a sentence showing singular possession (one owner):
11. Write a sentence showing plural possession (multiple owners):
12. Write one more creative sentence using either singular or plural possession:

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