Possessive Grammar

Possessive grammar is used to indicate ownership or possession of something by someone. It typically involves adding an apostrophe (') and an "s" ('s) to the noun that possesses something. However, there are also specific rules for forming possessives, especially with plural nouns and irregular nouns.

Rules for Forming Possessives:

1. For singular nouns: Add an apostrophe (') followed by "s" ('s) to the noun.

   • Example: Sarah's car

2. For plural nouns ending in -s: Add only an apostrophe (').

   • Example: The students' textbooks

3. For plural nouns not ending in -s: Add an apostrophe (') followed by "s" ('s).

   • Example: The children's toys

4. For singular nouns ending in -s: Follow the same rule as with plural nouns not ending in -s.

   • Example: James's bike

Exercise: Choose the correct form of the noun in each sentence.

1. This is (John/John's) pen.
2. The (student/students') textbooks are on the shelf.
3. She is wearing her (mother/mother's) necklace.
4. The (dog/dog's) tail wagged happily.
5. This is (Sara/Sara's) house.
6. They are going to visit their (friends/friends') house.
7. The (company/company's) profits have increased this year.
8. He borrowed his (friend/friend's) car for the weekend.
9. The (cat/cat's) whiskers are long and white.
10. The (child/children's) toys are scattered all over the floor.

Answers:

1. John's
2. students'
3. mother's
4. dog's
5. Sara's
6. friends'
7. company's
8. friend's
9. cat's
10. children's