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Free Possessive Nouns Worksheets

A one-page lesson on showing ownership with an apostrophe, then guided and independent practice with singular and plural possessive nouns.

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Possessive Nouns: How It Works

Lesson

A one-page explanation of showing ownership with an apostrophe, for one owner and for more than one, with examples, three steps to follow and a "watch out" box.

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Possessive Nouns: Guided Practice printable preview

Possessive Nouns: Guided Practice

Guided

Short sections that build one skill at a time, starting with the easiest. Answer key on page 2.

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Possessive Nouns: Practice

Practice

Independent practice that mixes the skills and ends with the student writing. Answer key on page 2.

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About these possessive nouns worksheets

A possessive noun shows that something belongs to someone: the dog's bone, the two dogs' bones. The lesson sheet covers one owner, more than one owner, plurals that do not end in s, and the difference between a plural and a possessive.

Students find possessive nouns, rewrite phrases like "the hat of the king", and choose between plural and possessive forms. The "watch out" box covers its and it's.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grade are these possessive nouns worksheets for?
Second and third grade. Singular possessives are usually taught in second grade and plural possessives in third.
Where does the apostrophe go when there is more than one owner?
If the plural ends in s, add only an apostrophe after the s: the dogs' bowls. If the plural does not end in s, add an apostrophe and s: the children's books.
How is a possessive different from a plural?
A plural names more than one and has no apostrophe: three dogs. A possessive shows ownership and has an apostrophe: the dog's bowl.