Plurals and Possessives in Context

Use the context sheet first, then the writing sheet. Ask students to say why the apostrophe goes where it does.

Circle the correct plural, singular possessive or plural possessive form, such as coaches' and doctor's. Use 's to show that one owner has something, an apostrophe after the s for more than one owner, and no apostrophe for a plain plural. The directions on the page read: Read each sentence. Circle the form of the word that correctly completes it. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade parts of speech, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

Use 's for one owner, an apostrophe after the s for more than one owner and no apostrophe for a plain plural. Plural or Possessive Nouns in Context has three choices in every sentence.

For a plural that does not end in s, add 's, as in the children's wing. Plural Possessives and Irregular Plurals asks students to write the plural of words such as child, woman, mouse and goose first.

For a plural that ends in s, add only an apostrophe, as in the Harrises' house. The same sheet includes the Jones and Reyes families.