Question

possessive nouns
singular possessive noun: add s to show ownership or possession
example: the mans name was mr. sir.
plural possessive noun: add s to show ownership or possession
example: the boys shovels served as measuring sticks.
part a
read the sentences and underline the possessive nouns. write an s above the singular possessive nouns and a p above the plural possessive nouns.

1. as he signed his name, the snakes rattle on his tattoo seemed to wiggle.
2. he checked stanleys backpack and allowed him to keep it.
3. science is often used in courts of law to help prove a persons guilt or innocence.
4. the killers dna led to their convictions.
5. each persons dna is unique.

part b
rewrite the sentence, changing the underlined phrase to include a possessive noun.
example: the sunglasses that belonged to the guard were dark and shiny.
the guards sunglasses were dark and shiny.

1. the jumpsuit that belonged to stanley was orange.
2. the testimony of the eyewitness was false.
3. investigators often find fingerprints that belong to criminals at the scene of a crime.
4. the attention of police investigators to detail can often lead to solving a crime.
5. fibers from the carpet in the van were used to catch a murderer.

Explanation:

For Part A, identify possessive nouns based on whether they are singular (add 's) or plural (add s'). For Part B, re - write sentences to use possessive nouns by changing the "of" or "that belong to" phrases.

Answer:

Part A

1. As he signed his name, the snake's rattle on his tattoo seemed to wiggle. (S)
2. He checked Stanley's backpack and allowed him to keep it. (S)
3. Science is often used in courts of law to help prove a person's guilt or innocence. (S)
4. The killers' DNA led to their convictions. (P)
5. Each person's DNA is unique. (S)

Part B

1. Stanley's jumpsuit was orange.
2. The eyewitness's testimony was false.
3. Investigators often find criminals' fingerprints at the scene of a crime.
4. Police investigators' attention to detail can often lead to solving a crime.
5. The van's carpet fibers were used to catch a murderer.