Possessive Nouns Singular & Plural
Identify if the possessive is singular or plural
The girl’s backpack
singular possessive (one girl, her backpack)
What should be capitalized?
My cousin moved to new york last summer.
New York
What is the Relative Pronoun? What noun does it describe?
The boy who sits next to me is my best friend.
who, describes the boy
Decide if each bold word is a common noun or proper noun:
We went to the zoo.
common noun
What is the proper adjective in this sentence?
We enjoyed an Italian dinner.
Italian
Identify if the possessive is singular or plural:
The boys’ game
boys’ → plural possessive (more than one boy, their game)
What should be capitalized?
We read charlotte’s web in class this year.
Charlotte's Web
What is the Relative Pronoun? What noun does it describe?
I like the book that you gave me.
that, describes the book
Decide if each bold word is a common noun or proper noun:
My friend lives in Chicago.
What is the proper adjective in this sentence?
She bought a Canadian flag.
Canadian
Identify if the possessive is singular or plural:
The cat’s collar
cat’s → singular possessive (one cat, its collar)
What should be capitalized?
In april, we will visit the Grand canyon.
April and Grand Canyon
What is the Relative Pronoun? What noun does it describe?
The teacher whose car is outside is in the classroom.
whose, describes the teacher
Decide if each bold word is a common noun or proper noun:
The teacher gave us homework.
common noun
What is the proper adjective in this sentence?
He studies Japanese history.
Japanese
Identify if the possessive is singular or plural:
The babies’ cribs
babies’ → plural possessive (more than one baby, their cribs)
What should be capitalized?
My aunt speaks spanish and english at home.
Spanish and English
What is the Relative Pronoun? What noun does it describe?
The cat, which has green eyes, is very friendly.
which, describes the cat
Decide if each bold word is a common noun or proper noun:
We ate lunch at Olive Garden.
proper noun
What is the proper adjective in this sentence?
My aunt loves Mexican music.
Mexican
Identify if the possessive is singular or plural:
The women’s team
women’s → plural possessive (women is already plural, add ’s)
What should be capitalized?
They went to see doctor Miller for a checkup.
Doctor Miller
What is the Relative Pronoun? What noun does it describe?
The woman whom we met at the store was kind.
whom, describes the woman
Decide if each bold word is a common noun or proper noun:
The dog barked loudly.
common noun
What is the proper adjective in this sentence?
We read a Shakespearean poem.
Shakespearean