Introduction to the possessive | The Apostrophe | Punctuation | Khan Academy | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Possessives in English show ownership or possession and are often indicated by using an apostrophe or apostrophe s.

Key Insights

• ❓ Possessives indicate ownership or possession.
• 😀 Apostrophe s is commonly used to indicate possessives.
• 📢 Possessives can be used for both common and proper nouns.
• ❓ Possessive pronouns, however, do not require apostrophes.
• 📢 Using possessives can simplify sentences and convey relationships between nouns.
• 😀 The exception to using apostrophe s for possessives is for possessive pronouns.
• 🧡 The possessive form can be applied to a wide range of nouns, including people, countries, businesses, etc.

Transcript

• [Voiceover] Hello grammarians, hello Paige. - [Voiceover] Hi David. - [Voiceover] In the driver's seat. - [Voiceover] So, Paige, today, it is my understanding that we are gonna talk about the possessive. - [Voiceover] That's right. - [Voiceover] What even is the possessive in English? What does that mean when we say that? What does it mean to pos... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the purpose of possessives in English?

Possessives in English are used to show ownership or possession of something.

Q: How can possessives be indicated in a sentence?

Possessives are often indicated by using an apostrophe or apostrophe s, such as "the rabbit's carrot."

Q: Are possessives only used for common nouns?

No, possessives can also be used for proper nouns, such as people, countries, businesses, or movies.

Q: Are possessive pronouns formed the same way as possessives?

No, possessive pronouns, like "his" or "hers," do not require apostrophes to show possession.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Possessives in English indicate ownership or possession.

• They are often formed by using an apostrophe or apostrophe s.

• Possessive pronouns, such as his, hers, or theirs, do not require apostrophes.