Possessive Form of Nouns: Guide and Examples

Hi there! I’d be happy to help with possessives. They’re a fun part of learning English! 

Possessives show that something belongs to someone. Here’s how you can use them:

1. For Singular Nouns: If you want to show that one person or thing owns something, you add 's to the end of the noun. For example:
   • Sarah’s book (The book belongs to Sarah)
   • The dog’s collar (The collar belongs to the dog)
2. For Plural Nouns Ending in -s: If the noun is plural and ends in -s, you just add an ' at the end. For example:
   • The teachers’ lounge (The lounge belongs to the teachers)
   • The cats’ toys (The toys belong to the cats)
3. For Plural Nouns Not Ending in -s: If the plural noun doesn’t end in -s, you add 's just like with singular nouns. For example:
   • The children’s games (The games belong to the children)
   • The women’s hats (The hats belong to the women)

Examples in sentences:

• Jessica’s pencil is on the desk. (The pencil belongs to Jessica.)
• The students’ backpacks are in the hallway. (The backpacks belong to the students.)

Just remember: If one person or thing owns something, use 's; if it’s more than one person or thing and they’re plural but don’t end in -s, use 's; and if they’re plural and end in -s, just add '.

Hope this helps Ania with her homework! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.