Can someone please explain to me what I need to look for with possessive nouns
I have a tough time with all that stuff
Possessive nouns end with 's.a
Examples:
Alicia's
baby's
woman's
men's
Exception:
Words that already end in s usually just add an apostrophe.
gitls' houses
Ms. Jones' yard
Certainly! Possessive nouns are used to show ownership or possession. Here are a few things you need to look for when identifying possessive nouns:
1. Look for an apostrophe: Most possessive nouns include an apostrophe, either before or after the "s". For singular nouns, the apostrophe comes before the "s" (e.g., John's car), and for plural nouns, the apostrophe comes after the "s" (e.g., the students' books).
2. Identify the possessor: Determine who or what possesses something. The noun that comes before the apostrophe is the possessor or owner. For example, in the phrase "Mary's house," Mary is the possessor.
3. Identify the object possessed: Identify the noun that comes after the apostrophe. This is the object being possessed or owned. In the previous example, "house" is the object possessed.
Just remember, the possessive form indicates ownership or possession. If you're still unsure, it can be helpful to rephrase the sentence using the phrase "belonging to" or "owned by" to check if it makes sense. For example, you can rephrase "John's car" as "the car belonging to John."
Practice is key when it comes to mastering possessive nouns. By identifying the possessor and object possessed and paying attention to the apostrophe placement, you'll become more familiar with their usage over time.