Apostrophes for singular possession and for plural possession
I can use an apostrophe accurately to signal singular possession or plural possession.
Apostrophes for singular possession and for plural possession
I can use an apostrophe accurately to signal singular possession or plural possession.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- An apostrophe has more than one purpose.
- An apostrophe can show if a noun belongs to another singular noun.
- An apostrophe can show if a noun belongs to another plural noun.
- There are rules for where to place the apostrophe for possession depending on if the noun is singular or plural.
- Apostrophes for singular possession or for plural possession are useful to make our meaning clear.
Keywords
Apostrophe for possession - a punctuation mark that can be used to show if a noun belongs to another singular or plural noun
Singular - only one
Plural - more than one
Common misconception
Pupils incorrectly place the apostrophe in the singular or plural noun that possesses the second noun.
An apostrophe is placed before the s at the end of the first noun when it is a singular noun that owns the second noun. An apostrophe is placed after the s at the end of the first noun when it is a plural noun that owns the second noun.
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