Lesson 30: Unit 30 - Possessive 'S
The lesson introduces the possessive 'S in English – how it is formed, when to use 's and when only ', and how to ask who something belongs to with WHOSE.
About this lesson
In this lesson you will learn how to use the possessive 'S in English. You will understand the rules for the singular ('S) and the plural (only an apostrophe after -s), as well as how to write it when two people own something together. You will practise with a real text about Mark and Paula's room, answering questions with WHOSE. The lesson includes reading, gap-filling, word reordering and speaking exercises.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Form possessives with 'S after names and singular nouns.
- Add only an apostrophe after plural nouns ending in -s.
- Use 'S after irregular plural forms (children's).
- Form possessives for two or more owners (Mark and Paula's pet).
- Ask and answer questions with WHOSE.
- Recognise possessive forms in a connected text at A1 level.
Lesson vocabulary
- possession 'S expresses possession and is used after singular nouns or names.
- singular Jane's book – singular noun with 'S.
- plural After plural nouns ending in s, there is only an apostrophe.
- apostrophe Mark's trainers – the apostrophe shows belonging.
- messy Mark's desk is always messy.
- tidy Paula's bed is tidy.
- wardrobe Her clothes are in the children's wardrobe.
- backpack Her school things are in her backpack.
- bookcase Her things are on the shelves of the bookcase.
- mobile phone Paula's mobile phone is always in the pocket of her jeans.
- trainers Mark's trainers are under his bed.
- basket Rex's basket is in the middle of the room.
- neighbour All children play together in our neighbours' garden.
- whose Whose bed is to the right of the door? – Mark's.
- flat This is the children's room in our flat.
In other languages: Български