Apostrophes for Possession

Using apostrophes to show that something belongs to someone or something

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

📝 Remember:

When something belongs to ONE person or thing, we add 's after the noun.

Example: the dog's bone (the bone belongs to the dog)

Part A: Rewrite with Apostrophes

Rewrite each phrase using an apostrophe to show possession.

1.

the hat belonging to Mum

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2.

the collar belonging to the cat

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3.

the book belonging to Tom

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4.

the tail belonging to the horse

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Part B: Add the Apostrophe

Add an apostrophe in the correct place in each sentence.

1. The teachers desk was covered in books.

2. My sisters bike is blue and silver.

3. The birds nest was high in the tree.

4. James pencil case is on the floor.

5. The babys toy was very noisy.

Part C: Complete the Sentences

Use the words in brackets to complete each sentence with the correct possessive form.

1. The _________________________ car is parked outside. (dad)

2. I found the _________________________ lead in the garden. (dog)

3. The _________________________ leaves are turning brown. (tree)

4. _________________________ lunchbox is in her bag. (Sarah)

5. The _________________________ shoes are muddy. (boy)