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    The document discusses rules for using possessive nouns and the apostrophe, as well as writing thank you letters. It covers adding 's to singular nouns not ending in s and adding only an apostrophe to plural nouns ending in s. It also discusses uses of possession beyond ownership, such as relationships, traits, time periods, and sources. Finally, it provides guidelines for using apostrophes in possessive pronouns and hyphenated nouns as well as expressions of time.

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    The document discusses rules for using possessive nouns and the apostrophe, as well as writing thank you letters. It covers adding 's to singular nouns not ending in s and adding only an apostrophe to plural nouns ending in s. It also discusses uses of possession beyond ownership, such as relationships, traits, time periods, and sources. Finally, it provides guidelines for using apostrophes in possessive pronouns and hyphenated nouns as well as expressions of time.

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    LESSON 3

    • Possessive Form of Nouns


    • Words Stressed on the second
    Syllable
    • Using the Apostrophe (‘)
    • Writing a Thank you Letter
    Learning Objectives;
    • Recognize and use the possessive form of nouns
    • Identify words stressed on the second syllable
    • Use the Apostrophe correctly
    • Plan, draft, edit, revise, and publish a thank-you
    letter.
    The possessive form is used to signal ownership or
    possession.

    Here are some rules to follow in writing the possessive form


    of nouns.

    1. Add ‘s to singular nouns not ending in –s.


    the lifeguard’s job
    the club’s record book

    2. Add ‘s to plural nouns not ending in –s.


    the women’s aprons
    the children’s floaters
    3. Add only an apostrophe (‘) to plural nouns ending in –s.
    the swimmers’ styles
    the coaches’ rules

    4. Add only an apostrophe (‘) to singular nouns ending in –s.


    Dennis’ tennis rackets Mr. Santos’ hobby
    The possessive form of nouns also have other uses, namely,

    1. To show human relationships


    Mrs. Reyes’ daughter Jeremy’s teacher
    Alice’s neighbor

    2. To show traits or characteristics


    the girls’ eye Alex’s study habits

    3. To tell that something is named after somebody


    St. Paul’s Cathedral St. Mary’s school
    Andoy’s shoe repair shop

    4. To express measurement of time


    an hour’s time a year’s period
    a day’s work
    5. To show a noun and another noun derived from a verb
    the sun’s revolution the moon’s rotation
    the earth’s rotation

    6. To show source or origin


    Walt Disney’s movies Eleanor Farjeon’s poems
    Aesop’s Fables
    Possession can also be signaled by using the of-phrase.
    the foot of the mountain
    the mouth of the river
    the sound of the bells

    Note that the noun that follows of is an inanimate or


    Nonliving thing.

    The apostrophe (‘) or the ‘s ending can be used with names


    Of higher animals.
    the elephant’s trunk the horse’s mane
    Identifying Words Stressed on the Second Syllable
    Using the Apostrophe (‘)
    One of the most frequent uses of the apostrophe is in forming the possessive
    of nouns

    These are the following rules in using apostrophe with possessive nouns and
    Pronouns:

    1. If a noun ends in a letter other than s or z, add an apostrophe and s (‘s)


    the women’s dresses the children’s toys

    2. If a noun already ends with s or z, put the apostrophe (‘) after s or z.


    the boys’ rackets Charles’ jacket
    Mrs. Paz’ house the babies’ cribs
    3. Use an apostrophe and s (‘) to make possessive forms of indefinite pronouns.
    everybody’s birthday anyone’s books

    4. Use an apostrophe and s (‘s) after the last word of a hyphenated


    compound noun.
    my sister – in – law’s house
    the commander – in – chief’s car

    5. Use an apostrophe and s (‘s) in certain expressions, usually in


    expressions of time.
    a year’s supply a week’s delay
    a month’s time a day’s work
    Writing a Thank – you Letter

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