THE POSSESSIVE FORM WITH NOUNS

In English we use an apostrophe (‘) and “S” after the names of persons or substantives that represent persons to indicate that an object is

in the possession of a person.

Singular NounsTo show the possessive of a noun in singular add apostrophe and “S”

(‘s = His / Her)

• Examples … * Joe’s sports car. One person, singular.* The doctor’s office.

One person, singular.

Exception: To show the possessive of a two or more syllable proper noun which ends in “S” add apostrophe only.(‘ = His / Her)• Example…

Carlos’ hat.

• Example… Mrs. Perkins’ garden

Plural NounsA. Regular Plural Nouns.

To show possessive of plural nouns which end in “S” add apostrophe ONLY.

• Example.The boys’ little house.

• Example.The students’ books.

B. Irregular Plural Nouns.To show the possessive of irregular plural nouns add apostrophe and “S”

Examples… The policemen’s guns.

(‘s = Their)

Examples… The women’s purses.

The possessive form with “OF”The word “OF” indicates possession. We

use it in English to express that an object s part of another object.

• Example… Guatemala city is the capital of Guatemala.

• I opened the door of the kitchen.