Grammar: Possessive 's and Whose

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What is the correct way to indicate possession for a singular noun?

  • Add ‘s after the noun (correct)
  • Add an apostrophe before the noun
  • Use ‘s without an apostrophe
  • Add an apostrophe after the noun

Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of possessive ‘s for multiple owners each having one item?

  • Mike and Jane's houses (correct)
  • Mike's house and Jane's house
  • Mike's and Jane's houses
  • Mike and Jane's house

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of 's?

  • The teacher's desk
  • My friend's book
  • The cat's toy
  • The girls's dresses (correct)

When indicating possession of objects, which form should be used instead of ‘s?

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In which of the following cases is ‘s used correctly for a plural noun?

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What does the question word 'whose' ask?

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Which of the following correctly distinguishes between whose and who's?

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Flashcards

Possessive 's

Shows ownership or relationship. Example: 'Mike's bike' shows the bike belongs to Mike.

Singular Noun + 's

Add 's' to a single noun to show possession. Example: 'David's hat' shows the hat belongs to David.

Plural Noun Ending in -s + '

Add an apostrophe after a plural noun ending in 's' to show possession. Example: 'The cats' bowl' shows the bowl belongs to the cats.

Irregular Plural Noun + 's

Add 's' to irregular plural nouns (not ending in 's') to show possession. Example: 'Children's toys' shows the toys belong to the children.

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When one thing belongs to two or more people

Add 's' only after the last noun to show joint ownership. Example: 'John and Mary's car' shows they own the car together.

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Whose

Question word asking about possession. Example: 'Whose book is this?' asks who owns the book.

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Whose vs. Who's

Whose - possession (of who). Who's - who is. Examples: 'Whose pen is this?' vs. 'Who's coming to the party?'

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Study Notes

Possessive 's

  • Used to show that something belongs to a person, pet, or in relationships.
  • Also used to show ownership of shops and houses.

Possessive 's - Formation

  • Singular noun + 's: e.g., Mike's car
  • Plural noun ending in -s + ':': e.g., the girls' room
  • Irregular plural nouns (not ending in -s) + 's': e.g., the children's toys
  • Multiple owners/possessors: Add 's only to the last noun. e.g., Mike and Sue's house
  • Multiple possessions per owner/possessor: Add 's after each person's name. e.g., Mike's and Sue's cars.

'Of' vs. Possessive 's'

  • Use 'of' for things, not people/pets.
  • Compound nouns (e.g., city centre) are often used without 'of' or 's'.

Whose

  • Used to ask about possession.
  • Can be used with or without a noun.
  • Examples:
    • Whose car is this?
    • Whose is this?
  • Answers using possessive 's':
    • Mike's.
    • The car's.

Whose vs. Who's

  • Whose: Shows possession ("of who").
  • Who's: Short for "who is" or "who has".

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