Name _________________

Possessive Noun Rules

A noun is _____________________________________________

Possessive means _________________________________________

A singular noun is ________________________________________

Examples: _________________________________________

A plural noun is _________________________________________

Examples: _________________________________________

*Some nouns are irregular and their plural form is more complicated than just

adding an “s” to the end of the word.*

Irregular Plural Nouns

child ! ______________ tooth ! _________

box ! ____________ knife ! _____________

man ! __________ lady ! _____________

mouse ! __________ goose ! ___________

person ! ____________ leaf ! ____________

Name _________________

Possessive Noun Rules

1. If any noun ends in any letter but “s,” all you have to do is __________

___________________________________________________

Examples: the toy of the children ! __________________________

the cover of the book ! __________________________

2. If a singular noun ends in “s,” what you need to do is _______________

____________________________________________________

Examples: the zipper of the dress ! ______________________

the phone of the boss ! _______________________

3. If a plural noun ends in “s,” you must _________________________

____________________________________________________

Examples: the cage of the birds ! _____________________

the teacher of the students ! ____________________________