Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns

key notes :

What is a Plural Noun?

A plural noun names more than one person, animal, or thing.

• Usually, we add -s or -es.
• Examples:
  • 1 cat → 2 cats 🐱🐱
  • 1 box → 3 boxes 📦📦📦

Tip: Words ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh → add -es.

• Bus → buses 🚌🚌
• Brush → brushes 🪥🪥

What is a Possessive Noun?

A possessive noun shows ownership – something belongs to someone.

• Add ’s for singular nouns:
  • The dog’s bone 🐶🍖 (bone of the dog)
• Add ’ for plural nouns ending in s:
  • The dogs’ toys 🐕🐕🧸 (toys of the dogs)

Common Errors & How to Correct Them ✅

Error	Corrected	Explanation
The cats toy is cute. 🐱	The cat’s toy is cute. 🧸	Shows ownership – one cat owns the toy.
I saw two foxs in the forest. 🦊	I saw two foxes in the forest. 🌳	Plural of fox is foxes, not foxs.
My friends book is new. 📚	My friend’s book is new.	One friend owns the book → add ’s.
The girls ball is red. ⚽	The girl’s ball is red.	Singular girl owns the ball → ’s.
The teachers room is big. 🏫	The teacher’s room is big.	One teacher owns the room → ’s.

Quick Tips 💡

• Plural noun: more than one → usually -s or -es.
• Possessive noun: shows ownership → usually ’s or ’.
• Check the meaning: “does it mean more than one?” → plural.
• Check ownership: “does it belong to someone?” → possessive.

Fun Practice ✏️

• The ___ (dog) bone is missing. → dog’s 🐕🍖
• I see three ___ (fox) running. → foxes 🦊🦊🦊
• The ___ (girl) hat is pretty. → girl’s 🎩
• Two ___ (box) are on the table. → boxes 📦📦

📸 Image Suggestions for Visual Learners:

• Cat 🐱 with multiple bones for plural.
• Dog 🐶 with a toy for possessive.
• Boxes 📦📦 for plural endings.
• Book 📚 or ball ⚽ for ownership examples.
• A classroom 🏫 with teachers’ items labeled.

Let’s practice!✒️