Lesson 402

Mechanics - Punctuation - Apostrophes

Use an apostrophe to indicate possession with nounsA noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: man, city, book, and courage.  Source: Lesson 16.  A plural noun that does not end in "s" forms the possessivePossessives show whose something is. adding 's just like the singular noun.  Write the noun; change no letters; drop no letters; and then simply add 's.  This rule is always the same for each plural noun that does not end in "s."

Examples:
men - men's

 
 
 

Instructions: Supply the apostrophes and "s" ('s) to make the possessives in the following sentences.

1. These women hats are sold in this store.

2. The children party was a great success.

3. The mice tracks were everywhere in the dust.

4. We followed the two deer tracks in the snow.

5. The geese flight was smooth and graceful.