Who Does It Belong To?

Apostrophe #1

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to help students learn the proper use of possessive apostrophes with singular nouns. It presents a series of sentences with blanks where students must fill in the possessive form of a given noun, ensuring they add an apostrophe and ‘s’ where appropriate. The nouns needing possessive forms are provided in parentheses, and students must modify them to fit correctly into each sentence. The sentences are themed around everyday situations, making the practice relatable and practical.

The objective of this worksheet is to teach students how to correctly form the possessive case of singular nouns in English. By instructing students to add an apostrophe and ‘s’ to the noun provided in parentheses, it reinforces the grammatical rule that this is how to indicate ownership or association. The worksheet also offers practice in recognizing where possessive nouns are appropriate within a sentence. Ultimately, the exercise aims to strengthen students’ understanding and usage of apostrophes in writing.