2.5 Possessive Nouns
Possessive nouns are used to talk about something that belongs to corresponds to another person.
GRAMMAR RECIPE to form a possessive noun:
If the possessor is singular, write 's after their name, followed by the thing that they possess.
ex. Bob's house.
GRAMMAR RECIPE to form a possessive noun:
If the possessor is singular, write 's after their name, followed by the thing that they possess.
ex. Bob's house.
English
Laura's telephone number is 435-768-9087. My sister's birthday is July 6. Debbie's dog is new. Harold's job is easy. The student's pencil is broken. |
Spanish
El numero teléfono de Laura es 435-768-9087. El cumpleanos de mi hermana es July 6. El perro de Debbie es nuevo. El trabajo de Harold es facil. El lapiz del estudiante esta roto. |
Activities
Create the possessive noun
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Possessive or not possessive?
print out the worksheet and have students decide which option is correct. |
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Create your own possessive noun
- have students create their own sentence using a possessive noun.
- Then, each student writes their possessive noun on the board and reads their sentence.
Click here to play an online game to practice singular plural possessive.
An interactive board game: Choose whether to practice singular plural possessive by navigating a treacherous galaxy filled with green monsters, a sea filled with pirates or a river filled with crocodiles.
An interactive board game: Choose whether to practice singular plural possessive by navigating a treacherous galaxy filled with green monsters, a sea filled with pirates or a river filled with crocodiles.