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Browse our collection of possessive noun worksheets and resources. A possessive noun shows ownership, or possession. A possessive noun is punctuated using an apostrophe. For singular possessive nouns, the apostrophe belongs before the s. For plural possessive nouns, the apostrophe belongs after the s (unless the plural possessive noun is irregular, in which case the apostrophe belongs before the s). Watch our Possessive Nouns Video.

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Missing Apostrophe Find: Contractions & Possessives

Colour the correct bubbles to show where the apostrophes belong. Circle to show whether the apostrophe is for a contraction or a possessive noun. A NAPLAN style worksheet.

Apostrophes Board Game

A board game to help reinforce the difference between apostrophes for contractions and apostrophes for possession. Laminate for a long-lasting resource.

Plural Possessive Nouns (2)

This worksheet supports the teaching of plural possessive nouns.

Plural Possessive Nouns (1)

This worksheet supports the teaching of plural possessive nouns.

Singular Possessive Nouns: Rewrite

This worksheet supports the teaching of singular possessive nouns. Rewrite each sentence using a possessive noun.

Underline Singular Possessive Nouns

Underline the singular possessive noun in each sentence. Add in the apostrophe in the correct place to show possession.

Singular Possessive Nouns (2)

This worksheet supports the teaching of singular possessive nouns.

Singular Possessive Nouns (1)

This worksheet supports the teaching of singular possessive nouns.

Singular vs Plural Nouns: Rewrite

This worksheet supports the teaching of singular and plural possessive nouns. Rewrite each sentence using a possessive noun.

Singular vs Plural Nouns

This worksheet supports the teaching of singular and plural possessive nouns.

Singular vs Plural Nouns: Colour Code

Circle the singular nouns green and plural nouns blue. Use the possessive nouns given to fill in the blank spaces.

Plural Possessive Nouns: Rewrite

This worksheet supports the teaching of plural possessive nouns. Rewrite each sentence using a possessive noun.

Missing Apostrophes: Contractions & Possessive Nouns

Apostrophes are missing for contractions and possessive nouns. Rewrite each sentence adding apostrophes in the correct places.

Contraction or Possessive Noun?

Find the apostrophe in each sentence. Circle to show whether the apostrophe is for a contraction or a possessive noun.

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