Spelling Pattern Week 5
Possessives
Pattern – singular words the apostrophe comes before the s, plural words the appositive comes after the s. Irregular plurals the apostrophe comes before the s
Pronouns have no apostrophes
Examples
aunt’s family’s man’s hers ours
aunts’ families’ men’s its theirs
Practice lots with irregular plurals patterns. Make sure the students understand. Also talk about how it’s is a contraction – compare with its
Pattern – singular words the apostrophe comes before the s, plural words the appositive comes after the s. Irregular plurals the apostrophe comes before the s
Pronouns have no apostrophes
Examples
aunt’s family’s man’s hers ours
aunts’ families’ men’s its theirs
Practice lots with irregular plurals patterns. Make sure the students understand. Also talk about how it’s is a contraction – compare with its