English Grammar & Punctuation Conceptual 8–9 yrs

Plural vs Possessive in Nouns

名词复数与所有格

Description

Distinguish between the plural -s suffix and the possessive -'s suffix in nouns

Mastery Evidence

✓ Sort words like 'dogs', 'dog's', and 'dogs'' into plural, singular possessive, and plural possessive categories
✓ Explain why 'the cats bowl' is incorrect and supply the correct form ('the cat's bowl' or 'the cats' bowl') for a given meaning
✓ Write two sentences using the same noun — one as a plural and one as a possessive

Assessment Prompt

Can your child tell the difference between "the girls' coats" (belonging to many girls) and "the girls are coming" (just a plural) — and write each one correctly without mixing up the apostrophe?