Possessive Nouns Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. Why is “children's” formed with an apostrophe followed by s?
Every plural noun takes an apostrophe followed by s
Children is an irregular plural that does not end in s
Any noun containing the letter s must use that ending
The apostrophe changes the noun from plural to singular
2. Which phrase correctly describes toys belonging to several babies?
toys designed for one baby
babies playing near a toy box
the babies' toys
toys decorated with pictures of babies
3. Which phrase correctly names a collar belonging to one dog?
the collars worn by several dogs
a collar decorated with pictures of dogs
the dogs waiting beside a collar
the dog's collar
4. A locker room is used by several players. Which phrase is correct?
one player's private locker room
the players' locker room
the locker room beside the players
the player who manages the locker room
5. Maya and Leo jointly own one bicycle. Which phrase correctly describes it?
Maya and Leo's bicycle
Maya's and Leo's bicycle
Mayas and Leos' bicycle
Maya's and Leo bicycle
6. Several women proposed the ideas. Which phrase correctly shows that association?
women's ideas
woman's ideas
womens' ideas
women' ideas
7. Which phrase correctly refers to the schedule belonging to one sister-in-law?
sister's-in-law schedule
sisters-in-law schedule
sister-in-law's schedule
sister-in-laws' schedule
8. One project belongs to Maya, and a different project belongs to Leo. Which phrase shows this separate ownership?
Maya's and Leo's projects
Maya and Leos' projects
Maya and Leo's projects
Mayas' and Leo's projects
9. Which phrase correctly refers to books belonging to several children?
books written for one child
a collection of books about childhood
the children's books
children reading books in the library
10. In the sentence “The teacher's desk stood beside the window,” which word is a possessive noun?
beside
desk
teacher's
window
11. Priya owns one dog, and the dog has a collar. Which phrase correctly identifies the collar?
Priyas dog's collar
Priya's dogs' collar
Priya and dog's collar
Priya's dog's collar
12. An office lounge is intended for multiple employees. Which sign is correctly written?
Employees' Lounge
Private Lounge for One Employee
Employee Meeting in the Lounge
Lounge Beside the Employee Offices
13. Which possessive phrase correctly rewrites “the roof of the house”?
the roofs covering several houses
the house's roof
the house located beneath the roof
the roof that houses equipment
14. Which sentence contains an ordinary plural noun rather than a possessive noun?
The child's books were on the table.
The teacher's plan changed.
The teachers' lounge closed early.
The teachers planned their lessons.
15. The kitchens belong to several bakers. Which phrase is correctly punctuated?
one baker's kitchen
several bakers working in kitchens
kitchens designed for baking classes
the bakers' kitchens
16. What does a possessive noun usually indicate?
More than one person, place, or thing
Ownership, association, or a close relationship
An action completed in the past
A comparison between two nouns