Apostrophes in Plural Possessive Nouns
A Grade 8 ELA worksheet focusing on the correct use of apostrophes in plural possessive nouns.
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Apostrophes in Plural Possessive Nouns
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Read each instruction carefully and complete the exercises below. Pay close attention to the correct placement of apostrophes in plural possessive nouns.
A plural possessive noun shows ownership by more than one person or thing. To form the plural possessive of most nouns, add an apostrophe after the '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').
1. Choose the sentence with the correct plural possessive noun.
The dog's collars were all new.
The dogs' collars were all new.
The dogs collar's were all new.
The dog's' collars were all new.
2. Which option correctly shows the plural possessive form of 'child'?
child's
children's
childrens'
childs'
Rewrite each phrase using a plural possessive noun. Make sure to place the apostrophe correctly.
1. The opinions of the judges:
2. The toys of the babies:
3. The uniforms of the players:
4. The nests of the birds:
5. The cries of the women:
Indicate whether the apostrophe usage in each sentence is True or False.
1. The teachers' lounge was recently renovated.
True
False
2. All of the childrens' drawings were displayed.
True
False
Rewrite the following sentences, correcting any errors in apostrophe usage for plural possessive nouns.
1. The two familys cars were parked in the driveway.
2. We admired the artists's paintings at the gallery.
Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing a school event. In your paragraph, include at least three different plural possessive nouns used correctly.