Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns
Key Notes :
| Plural Nouns |
Definition: A plural noun shows that there is more than one person, place, or thing.
Rules & Examples:
- Regular Plurals: Add -s
- cat → cats 🐱🐱
- book → books 📚📚
- Ending in s, x, z, ch, sh: Add -es
- box → boxes 📦
- brush → brushes 🖌️
- Ending in y after a consonant: Change y → ies
- baby → babies 👶👶
- Irregular plurals: Change form
- man → men 👨👨
- child → children 👧👦
Common Error:
- ❌ Childs are playing.
- ✅ Children are playing.
| Possessive Nouns |
Definition: A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging.
Rules & Examples:
- Singular Noun: Add ’s
- The girl’s book 📖
- My cat’s toy 🐱
- Plural Noun ending in s: Add ’ only
- The boys’ classroom 🏫
- Teachers’ lounge 👩🏫
- Plural Noun not ending in s: Add ’s
- Children’s park 🏞️
- Men’s shoes 👞
Common Errors:
- ❌ The cats toy is missing.
- ✅ The cat’s toy is missing.
- ❌ The childrens books are here.
- ✅ The children’s books are here.
| Tips to Identify Errors |
- Check the noun: Is it singular or plural?
- Look for ownership: Is it showing “belongs to”?
- Check the ending: Add ’s or just ’ depending on the noun.
- Read the sentence aloud: Does it make sense?
| Quick Reference Table |
| Noun Type | Example | Correct Possessive | Emoji |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singular | dog | dog’s bone | 🐶🦴 |
| Plural s | cats | cats’ toys | 🐱🎾 |
| Plural not s | children | children’s games | 👧👦⚽ |
| Fun Memory Trick |
- If it owns something, it gets an apostrophe!
' - If it does not own, no apostrophe.
- Singular → ’s | Plural ending s → ’ | Plural not ending s → ’s
Let’s practice!✒️
