English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
Most singular nouns take ‘s to become possessive. Mary’s dressThe baby’s bottleOur teacher’s deskSarah’s book Add -s to most singular nouns when making them show possession. It’s your turn. Write a sentence about Mom. In the sentence, talk about something… Read more1177. Add ‘s to Make A Possessive Noun
A plural noun is more than one. Plural nouns add s’ to show possession. The girls’ dressesThe teachers’ classroomsThe dogs’ owners Add s’ to a plural noun to show possession. It’s your turn. Change this sentence with a singular possessive… Read more1178. Add s’ to Make a Possessive Noun
A singular noun usually adds ‘s to make it possessive and show ownership.A plural noun which ends in an s will add only the apostrophe ( ‘) to show ownership. Irregular plural nouns do not add an s to become… Read more1179. Irregular Plural Noun Possessives
Section A: Practice making these nouns into possessive nouns to show ownership.1. baby2. dogs3. children4. class5. babies6. book7. man8. team Answers:1. baby’s2. dogs’3. children’s4. class’s5. babies’6. book’s7. man’s8. team’s
We know that a noun is a word that names a person, a place, a thing, or an idea. An adjective is a word placed in front of a noun to tell more about the noun. We say that an… Read more1181. An Adjective Modifies a Noun
An adjective can modify a noun by telling its size.I rode a large horse. Janet gave me a big cookie. That tall man is my dad. A little mouse ran across the floor. An adjective can also modify a noun… Read more1182. An Adjective Modifies a Noun by Telling Size and Shape
An adjective can modify a noun by telling what type it is.a pleated skirta scary moviea diamond earringa sharp knife An adjective also modifies a noun by telling its color. a red carthe brown doga pink dressthe green grass Use… Read more1183. An Adjective Modifies a Noun by Telling Type and Color
Numbers are adjectives when placed in front of a noun.I have three brothers.Mom baked two cakes.The five boys make a good team. Each of the numbers in these sentences works as an adjective, telling more about the noun that follows…. Read more1184. An Adjective Modifies a Noun by Telling How Many
Section A: Find the adjective in each sentence.1. My brother picked out a red car.2. Our family has three dogs.3. The new book is on your desk.4. A large tree fell in our yard.5. The broken machine won’t work.6. We… Read more1185. Practice with Adjectives