5 Questions
The apostrophe is used to form plural nouns, indicating that there is more than one of something.
False
The possessive pronoun 'mine' uses an apostrophe to show ownership.
False
To form the plural possessive form of a noun, you add 's to the singular form of the noun.
False
The possessive form of the noun 'feet' is 'feets''.
False
The apostrophe is placed after the 's' to show possession in plural nouns that end in 's'.
True
Study Notes
Apostrophe Usage
- The apostrophe (') is used to form possessive nouns, indicating that something belongs to someone or something else.
- The apostrophe is placed before the 's' to show possession, e.g., "John's book" (the book belongs to John).
- If the noun is plural and ends in 's', the apostrophe is placed after the 's', e.g., "the cats' toys" (the toys belong to the cats).
Possessive Pronouns
- Possessive pronouns show ownership or possession, but they do not use apostrophes.
- Examples of possessive pronouns:
- Mine
- Yours
- His
- Hers
- Its
- Ours
- Yours
- Theirs
Plural Possessive Nouns
- To form the plural possessive form of a noun, add 's to the plural form of the noun.
- Examples:
- Cat → Cats → Cats' (possessive form)
- Dog → Dogs → Dogs' (possessive form)
- If the plural form of the noun does not end in 's', add 's to form the possessive form.
- Examples:
- Child → Children → Children's (possessive form)
- Foot → Feet → Feet's (possessive form)
Apostrophe Usage
- An apostrophe (') is used to form possessive nouns, indicating that something belongs to someone or something else.
- The apostrophe is placed before the 's' to show possession, e.g., "John's book" (the book belongs to John).
- If the noun is plural and ends in 's', the apostrophe is placed after the 's', e.g., "the cats' toys" (the toys belong to the cats).
Possessive Pronouns
- Possessive pronouns show ownership or possession, but they do not use apostrophes.
- Examples of possessive pronouns include Mine, Yours, His, Hers, Its, Ours, Yours, and Theirs.
Plural Possessive Nouns
- To form the plural possessive form of a noun, add 's to the plural form of the noun.
- Examples:
- Cat → Cats → Cats' (possessive form)
- Dog → Dogs → Dogs' (possessive form)
- If the plural form of the noun does not end in 's', add 's to form the possessive form.
- Examples:
- Child → Children → Children's (possessive form)
- Foot → Feet → Feet's (possessive form)
Test your understanding of apostrophe usage and possessive pronouns in English grammar. Learn how to form possessive nouns and understand the rules for using apostrophes.
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