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Singular Possessives Practice

A Grade 4 ELA worksheet focusing on understanding and using singular possessives correctly in sentences.

Grade 4 ELA GrammarGrammar and MechanicsPunctuationPossessive PronounsSingular Possessives
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.2.D

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ELAGrammarPunctuationPossessivesGrade 4
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Singular Possessives Practice

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. Remember that a singular possessive shows ownership by one person or thing. You usually add an apostrophe and an 's' ('s) to a singular noun to make it possessive.

Underline the singular possessive noun in each sentence.

1. The   tail wagged when he saw his owner.

2.   new book is about space travel.

3. We admired the   beautiful petals.

4.   car is parked right outside.

Rewrite each phrase using a singular possessive noun.

1. the collar of the dog

2. the toy of the child

3. the roof of the house

Choose the sentence that uses the singular possessive correctly.

1. Which sentence is correct?

a

The students books were open.

b

The student's books were open.

c

The students's books were open.

d

The students book's were open.

2. Which sentence is correct?

a

My brother's favorite color is blue.

b

My brothers favorite color is blue.

c

My brother favorite's color is blue.

d

My brothers's favorite color is blue.

Write three sentences using singular possessive nouns. Underline each possessive noun you use.