Possessive Nouns
Write the correct plural or possessive form of each italicized noun in the sentence: He had to contend with players cruel remarks and fans insults.
What is players’ and fans’?
Write the verb phrase in the sentence. Circle the helping verbs if there are any.
I am running for president.
am running
Write the helping verbs (if any) in each sentence.
I will draw a picture for my sister.
will
Underline the linking verb and draw arrows to what it is connecting.
The entire team seemed excited for the playoff game!
LV: seemed, arrows to team and excited
Dolls are the world's most popular toys.
nouns- dolls, world's, toys
verb- are (linking)
Find the nouns that should be possessive. Write the correct possessive form: In the 1970s and 1980s, Sweden Bjorn Borg was one of the sport finest players.
What is Sweden’s, sport’s?
Write the verb phrase in the sentence. Circle the helping verbs if there are any.
We could have read three books by now!
could have read
Write the helping verbs (if any) in each sentence.
The quiet girl raised her hand to answer the question.
n/a
Underline the linking verb and draw arrows to what it is connecting.
The dog appeared scared when it saw me.
LV: appeared, connects dog and scared
Cabbage Patch Dolls have also remained popular.
nouns- Cabbage Patch Dolls
verb phrase- have remained
Find the nouns that should be possessive. Write the correct possessive form: Borg helped win his country first Davis Cup.
What is country’s?
Write the verb phrase in the sentence. Circle the helping verbs if there are any.
Under the bridge they had built a shelter.
had built
Write the helping verbs (if any) in each sentence.
Hogwarts wasn't hiring so I teach muggles instead.
was
Not is an adverb.... do not include in verb phrases!
Underline the linking verb and draw arrows to what it is connecting.
During the Civil War, slavery in the states became an issue that drove people apart.
LV: became, connects slavery and issue
In ancient Egypt, people buried dolls with mummies.
nouns- Egypt, people, dolls, mummies
verb- buried
Write the correct plural or possessive form of each italicized noun in the sentence: In 1962, Robinson was elected to baseballs hall of fame.
What is baseball’s?
Write the verb phrase in the sentence. Circle the helping verbs if there are any.
Do you know my favorite book?
do know
Write the helping verbs (if any) in each sentence.
They had posed for the photographer but he did not take any pictures!
had, did
Not is an adverb... do not include in verb phrases!
Underline the linking verb and draw arrows to what it is connecting.
After the American Revolution, the colonists from the 13 colonies were free from Britain's rule.
LV: were, connects colonists and free
In ancient Greece, young girls would give their dolls aways before marriage.
nouns- Greece, girls, dolls, marriage
verb phrase- would give
Find the nouns that should be possessive. Write the correct possessive form: Reporters stories also praised Borg for his accomplishments.
What is reporters’?
Write the verb phrase in the sentence. Circle the helping verbs if there are any.
The rowdy class talked for 50 minutes!
talked
Write the helping verbs (if any) in each sentence.
I won't spoil the ending for you!
will
Not is an adverb!!!!! Do not include in verb phrases
Underline the linking verb and draw arrows to what it is connecting.
The little boy looked frightened and sad during the movie.
LV: looked, connects frightened and sad
By the 1800s, many dolls had been made from papier-mache.
nouns- dolls, papier-mache
verb phrase- had been made