Plural, Singular Possessive, and Plural

Possessive Nouns
One of the purposes of apostrophes is to tell a reader when a noun is in
possession of another noun.
Plural-
More than one, but doesnt indicate possession.
(I have a lot of
computers.)
Singular Possessive
- One noun possessing an object.
(The computers hard drive
broke.)
Plural Possessive
- Multiple nouns possessing an object, or multiple objects.
(The
computers hard drives are broken.)

We can sometimes use apostrophes instead of words like

HAD, HAS, and HAVE

Example 1:
The car
HAS A
steering wheel. The cars steering wheel.

Example 2:
Students
HAVE A
responsibility treat themselves well. A
students responsibility is to treat themselves well.

REMEMBER:
Cover the apostrophe and any letters to the right of the apostrohe
with your index finger. If the word that remains is singular, you have a
singular
possessive.
If the word that remains plural with the apostrophe covered, you
have a
plural possessive.

1. Michigans
lakes freeze in the winter.
2. Zoes
hair was a different color every month.
3. Natalies
job at the local newspaper is going great.
4. Kids
have better days when they eat a healthy breakfast.
5. The
trash cans
smell reached down the hall.
6. The
lunch rooms
door banged open with a fury.
7. Students
have homework due each Friday.
8. The
schools
parking lot is always crowded in the afternoon.
9. Santiagos
bike gets him wherever he needs to go.
10. Everetts
mascot is the Viking.
11. Mr. Soules
favorite movie is Jurassic Park.
12. Dogs
ears are much more sensitive than humans.
13. Barack Obamas
job is being President of the United States.
14. The
computers
wont turn on.
15. Peoples
reaction to certain things can be surprising.
16. A
persons
reaction to certain things can be surprising.