apostrophes possession
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ESL How to use apostrophe to show possession.TRANSCRIPT
Apostrophes
can be used to show possession
In this lesson you will learn that apostrophesshow possession.
For example, the girl’s hat. OR Erin’s jacket.
Add ‘s to the end of the word.
Interactive task
Write each sentence using apostrophes to show possession.
The ball belongs to Daniel.
The web belongs to the spider.
Well done !
Interactive task
Write each sentence using apostrophes to show possession.
The basket belongs to the lady.
The collar belongs to the dog.
Well done !
Interactive task
The house of Poppy and Callum.
The jacket belonging to the doctor.
Well done !
The rattle belonging to the baby.
Well done so far.
What about plural nouns !
doctors
boys
ghosts
animals
teachers
girls
If there is more than one owner, we add ‘ to the plural.
The soldiers’ tank.
Interactive task
Write each sentence using apostrophes to show possession.
The ball belonging to the boys.
The cave belonging to the dragons.
Well done !
Interactive task
The school belonging to the kids.
The books belonging to the teachers.
Well done !
The community belonging to the citizens.
Well done so far.
Not all plurals end in s!
children
fish
men
people
sheep
mice
Interactive task
Write each sentence using apostrophes to show possession.
The field belonging to the sheep.
The classroom belonging to the children.
Well done !
Interactive task
The river belonging to the fish.
The cheese belonging to the mice.
Well done !
The trophy belonging to the men.
So good work everyone !
Something to watch out for:
The lady’s car.
The ladies’ car.
Can you explainthe differenceto a friend?
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