Commas unit 05

Apostrophes
Unit 5


Unit 5 Apostrophes
Possessives
 Nouns Not Ending in S
 Plural Nouns Ending in S

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Possessives: Nouns Not
Ending in S
To make possessive a noun not ending in
s, add an apostrophe and an s ( ’s ).
 My manager’s suggestions were helpful.
 We reported the apartment’s defective fire
alarm.

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Tryout Sentences
1. This organization supports (women) rights
around the world.
2. (Bailey) grades made us all proud of her.

3. David Fujiwara, this (corporation) comptroller,
presented the new budget.
4. The outcome of the election reflected the
(people) wishes.
5. Please convey my best wishes to your
(brother) wife.
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Possessives: Plural
Nouns Ending in S
To make possessive a plural noun ending
in s, place an apostrophe after the s ( s’ ).
 The workers’ pleas were ignored by
management.
 The Myers’ children are not well-behaved.

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Tryout Sentences
1. At the convention (Democrat) objections were
raised.
2. All of the (horse) hooves created a
thunderous roar.
3. The (Troyer) children are selling tickets to the

school play.
4. The (lady) charity event raised a lot of money.
5. The (vessels) outlines could be seen in the
night as they entered coastal waters.
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