Plurals and possessives: compound words and shared ownership

Grade 7 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer.

1. 1.

   “Two ___ came to the party. (one sister-in-law)” Ari needs the plural. Which word fits the blank?

   • sister-in-laws
   • sisters-in-law
   • sisters-in-laws
   • sister's-in-law
2. 2.

   “Both ___ got ribbons. (one runner-up)” Bo needs the plural. Which word fits the blank?

   • runner-ups
   • runners-up
   • runners-ups
   • runner's-up
3. 3.

   “Three ___ stopped to help. (one passerby)” Kira needs the plural. Which word fits the blank?

   • passerbies
   • passersby
   • passerbys
   • passer's-by
4. 4.

   “The ___ tail swished. (one cat)” Luz checks: plural or owning? Which word fits the blank?

   • cats's
   • cat's
   • cats'
   • cats
5. 5.

   “The ___ jerseys are in the wash. (more than one team)” Noah needs a possessive. Which word fits the blank?

   • teams's
   • teams'
   • team's
   • teams
6. 6.

   “The ___ hats hang on hooks. (more than one child)” Pia needs a possessive. Which word fits the blank?

   • childs'
   • children
   • childrens'
   • children's
7. 7.

   “The ___ nest is under the porch. (more than one mouse)” Ren needs a possessive. Which word fits the blank?

   • mouses'
   • mice's
   • mouse's
   • mices'
8. 8.

   Ari and Bo share one tent. Which is right, Tala?

   • Ari and Bos' tent
   • Ari and Bo's tent
   • Ari's and Bo tent
   • Ari's and Bo's tent
9. 9.

   Kira and Jun each have a bike. Which is right, Zee?

   • Kiras and Juns bikes
   • Kira's and Jun bikes
   • Kira's and Jun's bikes
   • Kira and Jun's bikes
10. 10.

    Luz and Milo built one fort together. Which is right, Esme?

    • Luz's and Milo fort
    • Luz and Milo's fort
    • Luz and Milos fort
    • Luz's and Milo's fort