DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the possessive noun in the sentence. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.
2. Identify if the possessive noun is singular or plural. (15 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sentence #1: Do you think the human cannonball’s trick is dangerous?
Sentence #1 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #2: The ringmaster’s voice has to be very loud.
Sentence #2 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #3: The lions’ roars don’t seem to scare the trainer.
Sentence #3 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #4: Someone must carefully check the trapeze artists’ ropes.
Sentence #4 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #5: Please don’t eat all of your sister’s popcorn.
Sentence #5 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #6: The trainer is putting his head in the lion’s mouth!
Sentence #6 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #7: I dare you to count the zebras’ stripes.
Sentence #7 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #8: The rider stood on the horse’s back.
Sentence #8 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #9: The audience’s applause rang through the arena.
Sentence #9 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #10: The trainer’s belief is that lions can be trained but not tamed.
Sentence #10 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #11: The big cats’ tempers can be very fierce.
Sentence #11 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #12: The baby elephants grabbed their mothers’ tails.
Sentence #12 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #13: The circus’s winter home is in Florida.
Sentence #13 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #14: The woman’s costume is the same color as mine.
Sentence #14 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #15: The acrobats’ legs must be very strong.
Sentence #15 Possessive Noun Type:
DIRECTIONS:
1. Complete each sentence by writing the possessive form of the word in parentheses. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun or if it is a shared possessive noun.
*Follow the correct rules for forming possessives.
The ______________________________ circus was one of the most famous.
(Ringling Brothers)
______________________________ partner act is next.
(Tommy and Cleo)
The ______________________________ fuse is about to be lit.
(cannon)
The lion ______________________________ bravery is amazing.
(trainer)
______________________________ playful antics delight everyone.
(Fuzzy and Bozo)
The ______________________________ noise is frightful.
(explosion)
Are most ______________________________ acts dangerous?
(performers)
The ______________________________ smiles lit up the arena.
(children)
______________________________ coats are sleek and shiny.
(Henry, George, and Fitz)
Look! That ______________________________ toenails are painted red.
(dog)
The circus ______________________________ conductor raised her baton.
(band)
______________________________ fangs are long and sharp.
(Carmen and Diego)
This is supposed to be the ______________________________ biggest circus.
(world)
The toddler pulled the ______________________________ tail.
(monkey)
The ______________________________ capes are made of silk.
(performers)