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5th Grade Possessives and Apostrophes worksheets

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Possessives and Apostrophes

Grade 5 Spelling Worksheet

NameDate

Write the owner with an apostrophe on the line.

  1. the bowl that belongs to Mia = bowl

  2. the scarves that belong to the girls = the scarves

  3. the bell that belongs to Ben = bell

  4. the bags that belong to the boys = the bags

  5. the kites that belong to the children = the kites

  6. the drum that belongs to Lena = drum

  7. the coat that belongs to James = coat

  8. the balls that belong to the teachers = the balls

  9. the map that belongs to Chris = map

  10. the pencils that belong to the dogs = the pencils

  11. the books that belong to the women = the books

  12. the desk that belongs to Omar = desk

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About this worksheet

A possessive noun shows who owns something, and it needs an apostrophe: the girl's hat belongs to one girl, the girls' hats belong to many, and the children's hats belong to children, a plural that does not end in s. On this fifth grade sheet each of twelve phrases tells what belongs to whom, and the child writes the owner word with its apostrophe on the line.

Each sheet has six single owners, four regular plurals and two irregular plurals. Each version has different phrases, and the answer key gives every word.

What your child will learn

  • Add 's to one owner
  • Add only an apostrophe to a plural ending in s
  • Add 's to a plural that does not end in s
  • Put the apostrophe in the right place

Common Core standard: L.5.2.E

Worked example

The hat that belongs to the girl: the girl's hat. The hats that belong to the girls: the girls' hats.

Common mistake

Putting the apostrophe before the s for a plural owner (girl's) or leaving it out altogether (girls).

Helpful hint

Ask how many owners there are, then decide where the apostrophe goes.

Next skill: Academic VocabularyEarlier: Compound and Hyphenated Words

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with possessives and apostrophes?

Putting the apostrophe before the s for a plural owner (girl's) or leaving it out altogether (girls).

How can I help my child with possessives and apostrophes?

Ask how many owners there are, then decide where the apostrophe goes.

Are these 5th grade spelling worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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