Possessive Worksheets for Middle School

Looking for educational resources to help middle school students understand the concept of possession? Look no further! Our possessive worksheets are designed to engage and educate students on this important grammar topic. With clear explanations and a variety of interactive exercises, these worksheets are suitable for both classroom and homeschool use.

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What is a possessive pronoun?

A possessive pronoun is a pronoun that indicates ownership or possession. Examples include "mine," "yours," "his," "hers," "ours," and "theirs." These pronouns are used to show that something belongs to a specific person or group.

How do you form the possessive of a singular noun that does not end in "s"?

To form the possessive of a singular noun that does not end in "s," you typically add an apostrophe followed by an "s" to the noun. For example, to show possession of the car belonging to Anna, you would write "Anna's car.

How do you form the possessive of a singular noun that ends in "s"?

To form the possessive of a singular noun that ends in "s," you can either add an apostrophe followed by another "s" (e.g., boss's) or just an apostrophe (e.g., boss'). Both forms are considered correct, but using an apostrophe followed by another "s" is more commonly used.

How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in "s"?

To form the possessive of a plural noun that does not end in "s," you simply add an apostrophe followed by "s" at the end of the word. For example, the possessive form of "children" would be "children's" and the possessive form of "women" would be "women's.

How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in "s"?

To form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in "s," you simply add an apostrophe after the "s," without adding an extra "s" afterwards. For example, the possessive form of "dogs" would be "dogs'.

What is a possessive adjective and how is it used in a sentence?

A possessive adjective is a word that is used before a noun to show ownership or possession. These adjectives indicate that something belongs to someone or something else. For example, in the sentence "Her car is blue," the word "her" is a possessive adjective indicating that the car belongs to the person referred to as "her.

Give an example of a sentence using a possessive pronoun.

She lost her keys inside the house.

Give an example of a sentence using a possessive noun.

Sara's car is parked in the driveway.

What are the different ways to show joint possession?

Joint possession can be demonstrated through physical proximity of individuals to the item in question, shared knowledge or access to the item, mutual control or decision-making over the item, or a common intent or agreement to possess the item together. These factors can help establish that multiple individuals have joint possession of an item or property.

How do you indicate possession when referring to non-living things?

To indicate possession when referring to non-living things, you can use the apostrophe followed by an "s" ('s). For example, "the car's engine" or "the company's profits." This possessive form shows that the non-living thing owns or is associated with the noun that comes before it.