Grammar Skills

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Grammar Skills

• Singular Possessive Nouns

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Singular Possessive Nouns

• This is the book of Tim.
• This is Tims book.
• Which one sounds better?

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Singular Possessive Nouns

• A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership.
• To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an
  apostrophe and s.

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Singular Possessive Nouns

• The feathers of the bird were red.
• The birds feathers were red.
• Which one sounds better?

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Singular Possessive Nouns

• Is that the had of your mother?
• Is that your mothers hat?
• Which one sounds better?

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Singular Possessive Nouns

• What is the possessive noun and what does it
  show ownership of?
• That is my dogs bone.

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Singular Possessive Nouns

• What is the possessive noun and what does it
  show ownership of?
• Where is Jimmys coat?

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Singular Possessive Nouns

• What is the possessive noun and what does it
  show ownership of?
• The birds nest is made of sticks and straw.

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Singular Possessive Nouns

• What is the possessive noun and what does it
  show ownership of?
• The campfires heat warmed our toes.

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Singular Possessive Nouns

• What is the possessive noun and what does it
  show ownership of?
• My familys friend will visit us.

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Singular Possessive Nouns

• What is the possessive noun and what does it
  show ownership of?
• Do you have the babys bottle?

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Singular Possessive Nouns

• What is the possessive noun and what does it
  show ownership of?
• The barns roof is made of tin.

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Singular Possessive Nouns

• What is the possessive noun and what does it
  show ownership of?
• Each childs name is on the board.