Plural and Possessive Nouns — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which shows the bones belonging to several dogs?
A) the dog's bones
B) the dogs' bones
C) the dogs's bones
D) the dogs bones
For regular plurals ending in s, add an apostrophe after the s: dogs' bones in Grade 3.
2. Which shows toys belonging to the children?
A) the childrens' toys
B) the children's toys
C) the childrens toys
D) the children toys
Irregular plurals not ending in s add apostrophe s: children's toys is correct.
3. Which shows the coats belonging to the men?
A) the mens' coats
B) the men's coats
C) the mens coats
D) the mens's coats
Men does not end in s, so we add apostrophe s to show plural possession in Grade 3.
4. Which shows the books belonging to several students?
A) the student's books
B) the students' books
C) the students's books
D) the students books
Regular plural nouns ending in s take only an apostrophe after the s: students' books.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The girls' lockers were lined up in the hallway. (plural: girls)
Girls is a regular plural ending in s, so add only an apostrophe to show possession.
2. The children's shoes were tied tightly. (plural: children)
Children does not end in s, so add apostrophe s to show plural possession in Grade 3.
3. The boys' bikes were parked in the rack. (plural: boys)
Regular plural nouns ending in s add only an apostrophe after the s to show ownership.
4. The women's voices echoed in the gym. (plural: women)
Women is an irregular plural not ending in s, so add apostrophe s for possession.
5. The dogs' tails wagged at the park. (plural: dogs)
For regular plurals ending in s, place the apostrophe after the s: dogs' tails in Grade 3.