A possessive noun is a noun that shows ownership and names who or what has something. Add an apostrophe and s ('s) to form the possessive of most singular nouns. Add an apostrophe (') to form the possessive of plural nouns that end with s. Add an apostrophe and s ('s) to form the possessive of plural nouns that do not end with s.
Identify the possessive noun in each sentence. If the noun is singular, write S in the blank beside the number. If it is plural, write P. 1. The clerk put my parents' luggage on the conveyor belt.
S P
2. The attendants' uniforms were blue and gold.
3. The child's mother sat next to an empty seat.
4. The captain's voice came over the loudspeaker.
5. The attendant's instructions for an emergency landing were easy to understand.
6. The attendant heated the baby's bottle.
7. The ground crews' jobs were difficult in the stormy weather.
8. The coach started the boys' race.
9. Emilio borrowed Wendy's ruler.
10. The scientists' convention met yesterday.
11. The volunteers' program needs people.
12. The motorist's car skidded on the ice.
13. The agent's company sold property.
14. Mother's dinner begins at six o'clock.
15. The citizen's group praised the law.
16. The pupil's workbook had few errors.
