Plural Possessive Apostrophes
A worksheet for Grade 4 students focusing on the correct use of apostrophes with plural possessive nouns.
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Apostrophes in Plural Possessive Nouns
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Read the instructions for each section carefully and answer all questions.
Remember: A plural possessive noun shows that more than one person or thing owns something. To form a plural possessive noun, add an apostrophe after the 's' if the plural noun already ends in 's' (e.g., 'the students' books'). If the plural noun does not end in 's', add an apostrophe and then an 's' (e.g., 'the children's toys').
Read each sentence. Change the words in parentheses into a plural possessive noun to complete the sentence.
1. The (dogs) leashes were all tangled.
2. We admired the (birds) nests in the tree.
3. The (teachers) lounge was newly painted.
4. All the (friends) parents came to the party.
5. The (women) hats were all different colors.
Choose the sentence that uses the plural possessive noun correctly.
1. Which sentence is correct?
The students' desks were messy.
The student's desks were messy.
The students desk's were messy.
The student's' desks were messy.
2. Which sentence is correct?
The children's toys were scattered.
The childrens' toys were scattered.
The childrens toys' were scattered.
The child's toys were scattered.
Decide if the apostrophe is used correctly in each sentence. Mark True or False.
1. The girls' dresses were all pink.
True
False
2. The mens' shoes were in the closet.
True
False
Rewrite each phrase using a plural possessive noun. For example: 'the toys of the babies' becomes 'the babies' toys'.
1. the books of the students
2. the food of the cats
3. the stories of the children
4. the uniforms of the players
Write two sentences of your own using a plural possessive noun in each. Underline the plural possessive noun.