Plural and Possessive Nouns — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The lion's mane was long and golden.
Singular nouns add apostrophe s to form a possessive showing ownership in Grade 3.
2. My uncle's office is downtown.
A singular possessive noun uses apostrophe s to identify one person as the owner.
3. The turtle's shell was smooth and shiny.
To show one owner, add apostrophe s to the singular noun in Grade 3 grammar.
4. Jacob's homework was left on the bus.
Singular proper nouns show possession by adding apostrophe s before the item owned.
5. The tiger's roar echoed through the jungle.
Add apostrophe s to singular nouns like tiger to show who made the roar.
6. The truck's siren was flashing bright red.
Singular possessive nouns use apostrophe s to name one owner in Grade 3 writing.
7. Our puppy's tail thumped happily on the floor.
Add apostrophe s to a singular noun to make it possessive, even if the noun ends in y.
8. The bicycle's wheels were covered in mud.
Things can be owners too; add apostrophe s to a singular noun like bicycle.
9. The nurse's smile made everyone feel welcome.
Singular nouns ending in any letter add apostrophe s to show possession in Grade 3.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
the elephant's trunk
→ belongs to one elephant
belongs to Noah
Noah's jacket
→ belongs to Noah
belongs to one chef
the painter's brush
→ belongs to one painter
belongs to one elephant
the chef's hat
→ belongs to one chef
belongs to one painter
Each singular possessive in Grade 3 uses apostrophe s to point to one owner only.