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Theory: Possessive Apostrophe

Rewrite the phrase using an apostrophe to show ownership.

  • Singular: Pete's snake → The snake of Pete
  • Plural ending in -s: The Dollys' granddaughters → The granddaughters of Dolly
  • Plural not ending in -s: The children's dog → The dog of the children
Apostrophe diagram

Examples

Phrase: "The dog of Joe and Greg"

Answer: Joe and Greg's dog

Phrase: "The house of Sue"

Answer: Sue's house

Exercise: Rewrite 5 Phrases

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Christopher
The son of Christopher
Joe and Greg
The dog of Joe and Greg
Dolly
The granddaughters of Dolly
Sue
The house of Sue
Pete and Aziz
The snake of Pete and Aziz

Correct Answers

1. Christopher's son

2. Joe and Greg's dog

3. Dolly's granddaughters

4. Sue's house

5. Pete and Aziz's snake