Apostrophes

can be used to show possession

In this lesson you will learn that apostrophes
show possession.

For example, the girls hat. OR Erins jacket.

Add s to the end of the word.

Interactive task

Write each sentence using apostrophes to show possession.

The ball belongs to Daniel.

The web belongs to the spider.

Well done !
Interactive task

Write each sentence using apostrophes to show possession.

The basket belongs to the lady.

The collar belongs to the dog.

Well done !
 Interactive task
The house of Poppy and Callum.

The jacket belonging to the doctor.

The rattle belonging to the baby.

Well done !
 Well done so far.

What about plural nouns

ghosts
doctors girls
boys
teachers
animals
If there is more than one owner, we add to the plural.

The soldiers tank.

Interactive task

Write each sentence using apostrophes to show possession.

The ball belonging to the boys.

The cave belonging to the dragons.

Well done !
 Interactive task
The school belonging to the kids.

The books belonging to the teachers.

The community belonging to the citizens.

Well done !
 Well done so far.

Not all plurals end in s!

men
children mice
fish
sheep
people
Interactive task

Write each sentence using apostrophes to show possession.

The field belonging to the sheep.

The classroom belonging to the children.

Well done !
 Interactive task
The river belonging to the fish.

The cheese belonging to the mice.

The trophy belonging to the men.

Well done !
 So good work everyone !

Something to watch out for:

The ladys car.Can you explai

the difference
The ladies car.
to a friend?
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