Apostrophes in Possessive Nouns

Improve students’ knowledge of punctuation and possession with this playful worksheet! A brief introduction explains where the apostrophe goes in singular and plural possessives. In part one, students will choose the appropriate possessive noun for each sentence. In part two, they will need to identify the possessive noun themselves and add the apostrophe where it should go based on the context of the sentence. 

This worksheet is a good activity for third, fourth, and fifth graders who are learning about how plural possessive nouns differ from singular possessive nouns. Students can improve their understanding of the apostrophe as they practice this tricky rule. The ability to write correct possessives can make students stronger, more knowledgeable writers. 

Having trouble with this worksheet? Try Form and Use Singular Possessives: Lunchroom and Possessive Nouns: Add the Apostrophe.