Possessive Nouns and Pronouns: Correct Punctuation A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership of something else. It usually ends in "-s" or "-s" wh...
A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership of something else. It usually ends in "-s" or "-s" when it comes before a singular noun and "-es" when it comes before a plural noun.
Examples:
My book is over there on the table.
Their favorite toy is a bright blue ball.
Her hair is long and flowing.
Possessive pronouns are used to show who owns something. They take the place of the noun they modify.
Examples:
He gave me his phone.
They went to the store to buy some groceries.
She wrote the letter.
Punctuation is important for making possessive nouns and pronouns clear and concise. It helps to show the relationship between the noun and the person or thing it belongs to.
A possessive noun should always come before the corresponding possessive pronoun.
A possessive pronoun should always come before the noun it modifies.
A possessive pronoun can be omitted if the noun is already plural.
Tips for remembering possessive nouns and pronouns:
Remember the rule: a possessive suffix changes the noun to a possessive pronoun.
Remember that pronouns can also act as possessive nouns.
Practice:
Fill in the blank with the correct possessive noun or pronoun:
I lost my ________ yesterday.
The children are playing in the ________ garden.
The dog wagged its ________ tail at me