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Nouns Possession

ICSE · Class 4 · English Grammar

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Card 1Apostrophe Use

What does the apostrophe (’) show in a sentence?

Answer

The apostrophe (’) shows that something belongs to someone or is connected to someone. It is used to show possession or ownership. For example: 'Riya’s bag' means the bag belongs to Riya.

Card 2Singular Noun Possession

How do we show possession for a singular noun like 'girl'?

Answer

For a singular noun, we add ’s to show possession. For example: 'the girl’s doll' means the doll belongs to the girl.

Card 3Plural Noun Possession

How do we show possession for a plural noun ending in 's', like 'boys'?

Answer

For plural nouns that already end in 's', we only add an apostrophe (’) at the end. For example: 'the boys’ hostel' means the hostel belongs to the boys.

Card 4Possession Comparison

What is the difference between 'boy’s' and 'boys’'?

Answer

'Boy’s' means something belongs to one boy. Example: The boy’s cap is red. 'Boys’' means something belongs to many boys. Example: The boys’ classroom is big.

Card 5Singular Noun Possession

How do we write 'the bag of the woman' using an apostrophe?

Answer

We write it as 'the woman’s bag'. We add ’s to 'woman' because it is a singular noun.

Card 6Irregular Plural Possession

Rewrite: 'the toys of the children' using an apostrophe.

Answer

The children’s toys. Since 'children' is plural but does not end in 's', we add ’s to show possession.

Card 7Singular Nouns Ending in S

What do we do when a singular noun ends in 's', like 'Mr Das'?

Answer

For singular nouns ending in 's', we can use either just an apostrophe (’) or add ’s. Both are correct. Example: Mr Das’ car OR Mr Das’s car.

Card 8Plural Noun Possession

Is 'the girls’ books' correct? Why?

Answer

Yes, it is correct. 'Girls' is plural and ends in 's', so we only add an apostrophe (’) to show possession. It means the books belong to many girls.

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