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Possessive Pronouns – Quiz 1
Possessive Pronouns Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the understanding of possessive pronouns, including their identification in sentences, differentiation from other types of pronouns, and correct usage in various contexts such as singular vs. plural forms, subject-verb agreement, contractions, and antecedent identification.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
She liked the new phones but didn't understand (its, their) features.
A) Its.
B) Their.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence refers to multiple phones, indicating possession of features by several phones. "Their" is the correct possessive pronoun for plural nouns, making option B the right choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect because "its" is used for singular possessive nouns.
Option B:
Correct as "their" refers to multiple phones and their features.
Option C:
Incorrect since only one option is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect because the correct answer has been identified.
2.
-What is ..... name?-My name is Kate.
A) His.
B) Our.
C) Your.
D) Her.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Your.
In the given sentence, "My name is Kate," the question "What is your name?" is being asked. The possessive pronoun "your" refers to the person being addressed and matches with the response "My name is Kate."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it refers to a male subject, not applicable here.
Option B:
Incorrect as it refers to both parties involved, not suitable for addressing an individual.
Option C:
Correct as it properly introduces the question being asked.
Option D:
Incorrect as it refers to a female subject, not applicable here.
3.
A:Is this Robert's? B:No, it's not .....
A) Ours.
B) Him.
C) His.
D) Mine.
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Explanations:
The sentence "No, it's not..." indicates that the item in question does not belong to Robert. The correct possessive pronoun should match this negation and indicate ownership by someone else. Option C) His is correct because it implies the item belongs to a male who is not Robert.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Ours - Incorrect, as "ours" would imply joint ownership with others.
Option B:
Him - Incorrect, as "him" is a pronoun used for the object of a verb or preposition and not to show possession.
Option C:
His - Correct, indicating that the item belongs to someone other than Robert.
Option D:
Mine - Incorrect, as "mine" would imply ownership by the speaker, who is not mentioned in the dialogue.
4.
We showed her how we used (our, ours) to take pictures.
A) Our.
B) Ours.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "We showed her how we used (our, ours) to take pictures." requires a possessive pronoun that refers back to the subject "we". In this context, "our" is the correct choice because it functions as an adjective modifying the noun "pictures", indicating possession. "Ours" would be used if it were functioning as a predicate nominative or appositive.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Our" should be used here.
Option B:
Correct. "Ours" is not the appropriate form in this sentence.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only one option can be correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct answer is provided by Option A or B, but not both.
5.
Identify the possessive pronoun in the following sentence:My uncle said the boots were his.
A) Uncle, boots.
B) My, his.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The possessive pronouns in the sentence "My uncle said the boots were his" are "his," which refers to the boots, and "my," which refers to the uncle. Both are correctly identified as possessive pronouns.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Neither "uncle" nor "boots" are possessive pronouns.
Option B:
Correct. "My" and "his" are the possessive pronouns in the sentence.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option includes all words, not just the possessive pronouns.
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct answer is provided by Option B.
6.
Identify the appropriate possessive pronoun/s to be used in each sentence.Cherry Anne submitted ..... report on time.
A) His.
B) Her.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Cherry Anne submitted..... report on time" requires a possessive pronoun that indicates the report belongs to Cherry Anne. The correct possessive pronoun in this context is "her," which matches the feminine name "Cherry Anne." Therefore, the appropriate answer is
B) Her.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
His - Incorrect because it does not match Cherry Anne's gender.
Option B:
Her - Correct as it matches Cherry Anne’s feminine name and indicates possession of the report.
Option C:
All the above - Incorrect because "his" is inappropriate in this context.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect because "her" is the correct choice.
7.
May:Which skateboard is the children's?Joe:That one is ..... over there.
A) Them.
B) Their.
C) They.
D) Theirs.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Theirs.
In the sentence "That one is ..... over there," the word needed to indicate possession of the skateboard by the children should be a possessive pronoun in the singular, neuter form. "Their" (option B) would require an accompanying noun ("their skateboard"), and "them" (option C) is a pronoun used for the object of a verb or preposition. "Theirs" correctly functions as a possessive adjective to modify "skateboard."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Them - Incorrect, not a possessive form.
Option B:
Their - Needs an accompanying noun for correct usage.
Option C:
They - Incorrect, not a possessive form.
Option D:
Theirs - Correct, singular and neuter possessive pronoun.
8.
Is that John's car? No, it's .....
A) My.
B) Hers.
C) His.
D) Mine.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Is that John's car? No, it's mine." uses the possessive pronoun "mine" to indicate ownership by the speaker. This is correct because "mine" is a contraction of "my own," which means the car belongs to the person speaking.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
My - Incorrect, as it's not in the possessive form required for the response.
Option B:
Hers - Incorrect, as it refers to a female owner and does not match the speaker's gender implied by "mine."
Option C:
His - Incorrect, as it refers to John and is not the speaker's car.
Option D:
Mine - Correct, as it properly indicates ownership by the speaker.
9.
These are ..... legs
A) She.
B) Her.
C) Hers.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Her" is the correct possessive pronoun to use in this sentence because it functions as a determiner, modifying "legs." The phrase "These are her legs" indicates that the legs belong to a female subject, and "her" correctly shows possession.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"She" is a pronoun used for referring to a female person, not as a possessive.
Option B:
Correct. "Her" is the possessive form of "she."
Option C:
"Hers" would be correct if it were followed by a noun (e.g., "These are hers"), but here, it should directly modify "legs."
Option D:
Not applicable as Option B is the correct answer.
10.
"Next time put ..... money away!" joked Arianna and Paloma to Jocy.
A) That.
B) Your.
C) Yours.
D) My.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Your.
In the sentence "Next time put ..... money away!" the pronoun should be possessive and refer to Jocy, indicating that the money belongs to or is owned by Jocy. The possessive form of "you" is "your," making it the appropriate choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"That" does not indicate possession and is not grammatically correct in this context.
Option B:
"Your" correctly indicates that the money belongs to Jocy, making it the right choice for a possessive pronoun.
Option C:
"Yours" could be used but is less common and sounds more formal or emphatic than necessary in this context. "Your" is sufficient and more natural.
Option D:
"My" indicates possession for the speaker, not Jocy, so it is incorrect here.
11.
That's the dog's house. Wow! ..... house is small!
A) Itself.
B) Its.
C) It.
D) It's.
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Explanations:
The possessive pronoun "its" is used to show that the house belongs to the dog, making "Its" the correct answer. The sentence structure indicates possession, and "its" properly conveys this relationship without needing an apostrophe for contractions or ownership.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Itself" is a reflexive pronoun used to emphasize the subject.
Option B:
Correct. "Its" shows possession, indicating that the house belongs to the dog.
Option C:
Incorrect. "It" is an indefinite pronoun and does not indicate ownership in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. "It's" is a contraction for "it is," which does not fit the sentence structure here.
12.
I put my book on the table. The book is .....
A) Mine.
B) Theirs.
C) Hers.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I put my book on the table" indicates that the speaker is referring to a possession that belongs to them, which is expressed by the possessive pronoun "my". Therefore, the correct answer is A) Mine.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The sentence uses "my" to indicate ownership.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Theirs" indicates possession by multiple people or a group, not the speaker.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Hers" indicates possession by a female person other than the speaker.
Option D:
Incorrect. The sentence clearly shows ownership by the speaker, so this option is not applicable.
13.
Complete de sentence:'My friend Susan has a new house, ..... old house was sold'.
A) Hers.
B) Its.
C) Her.
D) His.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Her.
In this sentence, "Her" is used as a possessive pronoun to indicate that the old house belongs to Susan. The phrase "My friend Susan has a new house, her old house was sold" correctly uses "her" to show possession.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Hers" is also a possessive pronoun but typically used without an article before it (e.g., "hers was sold"). In this context, "her" is more appropriate.
Option B:
"Its" is incorrect because "its" is used to show possession when the owner is not specified or implied. Here, Susan's name specifies the owner.
Option C:
Correct
. "Her" correctly shows that the old house belongs to Susan.
Option D:
"His" would be incorrect because it implies a male owner, not Susan.
14.
He likes ..... sister. (The sister that belongs to me)
A) My.
B) His.
C) Mine.
D) Her.
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Explanations:
The sentence "He likes ..... sister." requires a possessive pronoun that indicates the sister belongs to the speaker, not to him (the subject of the sentence). The correct answer is
Option A: My.
This is because "My" is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership by the speaker.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates the sister belongs to the speaker.
Option B:
Incorrect. "His" indicates the sister belongs to him, not the speaker.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Mine" is a contraction of "my own," which does not fit grammatically in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Her" indicates the sister belongs to a female, not the speaker.
15.
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE WITH THE CORRECT POSSESSIVE PRONOUN!I THINK YOU LEFT SOMETHING. THIS IS .....
A) OURS.
B) YOURS.
C) THEIRS.
D) MINE.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I think you left something. This is..." implies that the item in question belongs to the person being addressed (you). Therefore, the correct possessive pronoun is
YOURS
.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
OURS - Incorrect because it refers to a shared possession between multiple people.
Option B:
YOURS - Correct as it indicates the item belongs to the person being addressed.
Option C:
THEIRS - Incorrect because it refers to someone else's possession, not the person being addressed.
Option D:
MINE - Incorrect because it refers to a personal possession of the speaker, not the person being addressed.
16.
The cake is ..... (you)
A) Yours.
B) Mine.
C) His.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The cake is ..... (you)" implies that the cake belongs to the person being addressed, which in English is indicated by the possessive pronoun "yours."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates ownership of the cake by the person being addressed.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Mine" indicates ownership by the speaker, not the addressee.
Option C:
Incorrect. "His" indicates ownership by a male third party, not the person being addressed.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
17.
Diana does not like ..... dress
A) I.
B) She.
C) Its.
D) Her.
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Explanations:
The possessive pronoun "Her" is correctly used to indicate that the dress belongs to Diana, making it the appropriate choice in this context. In English grammar, a possessive pronoun shows ownership without using an apostrophe or the noun it modifies.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
I - Incorrect; "I" is a subject pronoun and does not indicate possession.
Option B:
She - Incorrect; "She" is a subject pronoun and does not indicate possession.
Option C:
Its - Incorrect; "Its" is used for inanimate objects, while Diana is a person (animate object).
Option D:
Her - Correct; "Her" is the possessive form of "she," indicating ownership by Diana.
18.
You got lots of TVs! They are all ..... ?
A) Yours.
B) Ours.
C) Mine.
D) His.
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Explanations:
The sentence "You got lots of TVs! They are all yours." indicates that the TVs belong to the people being addressed, which is why "yours" (Option A) is correct. Possessive pronouns like "yours," "mine," "his," and "theirs" show ownership or possession without a noun.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates the TVs belong to the people being addressed.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Ours" would indicate that the TVs belong to the people speaking, not those being addressed.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Mine" would indicate that the TVs belong to the speaker, not those being addressed.
Option D:
Incorrect. "His" would indicate that the TVs belong to a specific male person, not the people being addressed.
19.
To what antecedent does the word "you" refer to?
A) Finish.
B) Book.
C) There is no antecedent.
D) Me.
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Explanations:
The word "you" in the given question does not refer to any of the provided options (Finish, Book, Me) because none of these are clearly defined as antecedents for "you". Possessive pronouns typically refer back to a previously mentioned noun or name. Since no such reference exists here, there is indeed no antecedent.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Finish - No clear connection.
Option B:
Book - No clear connection.
Option C:
There is no antecedent - Correct, as explained.
Option D:
Me - No clear connection.
20.
These aren't Fay's trousers. Those blue trousers are .....
A) She.
B) Her.
C) Hers.
D) Herself.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Those blue trousers are ...." requires a possessive pronoun to indicate ownership. The correct form is "hers," which functions as a possessive adjective modifying the noun "trousers." Therefore, option C) Hers is the right answer.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
She - This is a subject pronoun and not used to modify nouns.
Option B:
Her - This is a possessive pronoun but does not function as an adjective in this context.
Option C:
Hers - Correct, functions as a possessive adjective modifying trousers.
Option D:
Herself - This is a reflexive pronoun and not used to modify nouns.
21.
..... going to be a while before they leave the nest.
A) There.
B) It's.
C) Its.
D) Their.
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Explanations:
"It's" is the contraction of "it is," which in this context means that it will take some time before they leave their home. The sentence structure requires a pronoun to indicate possession, but here we are dealing with a contraction rather than a possessive pronoun.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"There" is an adverb indicating place and does not fit the context of the sentence.
Option B:
"It's" correctly represents "it is," fitting the context as a contraction for the statement about time.
Option C:
"Its" is a possessive pronoun, but it does not make sense in this context because there is no indication of possession by an object or person.
Option D:
"Their" is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, which is not appropriate here as the sentence structure requires a contraction for "it is."
22.
Complete the sentence:'I took this cup. I thought it was ..... but it is ..... Take it, I'm sorry'.
A) Mine-yours.
B) My-your.
C) Their-theirs.
D) Our-ours.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I took this cup. I thought it was mine but it is yours. Take it, I'm sorry" correctly uses the possessive pronouns "mine" and "yours." "Mine" indicates possession by the speaker, while "yours" indicates that the item belongs to someone else.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "mine-yours" to indicate the speaker's cup but mistakenly belonging to another.
Option B:
Incorrect. Uses "my-your," which is not a possessive pronoun form that fits the context.
Option C:
Incorrect. Uses "their-theirs," indicating possession by others, which does not fit the speaker's perspective in the sentence.
Option D:
Incorrect. Uses "our-ours," suggesting shared ownership, which is not applicable here.
23.
..... brother is already married twice
A) He.
B) Him.
C) Me.
D) My.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) My.
In the sentence "My brother is already married twice," the possessive pronoun "my" indicates that the speaker owns or refers to the brother mentioned in the sentence. This usage correctly shows possession.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
He - Incorrect, as it does not indicate possession.
Option B:
Him - Incorrect, as it is an object pronoun and does not show ownership.
Option C:
Me - Incorrect, as it is also an object pronoun and does not demonstrate possession.
Option D:
My - Correct, as it properly indicates the speaker's brother.
24.
SHE LIVES IN ..... OWN HOUSE.
A) HER.
B) HIS.
C) HERS.
D) ITS.
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Explanations:
The sentence "SHE LIVES IN ..... OWN HOUSE" requires a possessive pronoun that agrees with the subject "she." The correct form is "her," which functions as a possessive determiner in this context, meaning "her own."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
HER - Correct. "Her" indicates possession and matches the singular feminine subject "she."
Option B:
HIS - Incorrect. "His" is for a male subject.
Option C:
HERS - Incorrect. "Hers" would be used as a possessive pronoun without "own," e.g., "That is hers."
Option D:
ITS - Incorrect. "Its" is for animals or inanimate objects, not humans.
25.
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE WITH THE CORRECT POSSESSIVE PRONOUN!I GAVE THIS PACKAGE TO NINDY BECAUSE IT'S .....
A) MINE.
B) HERS.
C) HIS.
D) OURS.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I gave this package to Nindy because it's ...." requires a possessive pronoun that refers to Nindy. The correct possessive pronoun for Nindy is "hers," indicating that the package belongs to her.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Mine - Incorrect, as mine indicates ownership by the speaker.
Option B:
Hers - Correct, as hers refers to Nindy's possession.
Option C:
His - Incorrect, as his indicates ownership by a male, not Nindy.
Option D:
Ours - Incorrect, as ours indicates joint ownership between the speaker and another person.
26.
Which one is not a possessive adjective?
A) Mine.
B) Your.
C) My.
D) Their.
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Explanations:
Mine is a possessive pronoun, not an adjective. Possessive adjectives must agree in number and gender with the noun they modify, whereas mine does not change form based on the noun's characteristics.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Mine is a possessive pronoun, not an adjective.
Option B:
Your is a possessive adjective that agrees with the noun in number and gender.
Option C:
My is a possessive adjective that agrees with the noun in number and gender.
Option D:
Their is a possessive adjective that agrees with the noun in number and gender.
27.
What is the pronoun? Sam baked cookies for them.
A) Them.
B) Sam.
C) Baked.
D) For.
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Explanations:
The pronoun in the sentence "Sam baked cookies for them" is
them
. This word functions as a possessive pronoun, indicating that the cookies belong to or are intended for someone other than Sam. In this context, "them" refers to people not explicitly mentioned in the sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Them" is the possessive pronoun.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Sam" is a proper noun, not a pronoun.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Baked" is a verb, not a pronoun.
Option D:
Incorrect. "For" is a preposition, not a pronoun.
28.
They've got a blue clock and we've got a red clock. Theirs is very small but ..... is very big.
A) Ours.
B) Ourselves.
C) Our.
D) We.
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Explanations:
The sentence structure indicates a comparison between "theirs" and "ours." The possessive pronoun "ours" correctly fills the blank, completing the comparison: "Their clock is small but ours is big."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Ours" properly completes the sentence by indicating that our clock is large.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Ourselves" is a reflexive pronoun and does not fit grammatically in this context.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Our" is possessive but singular, whereas the sentence requires a plural form to match "we've got."
Option D:
Incorrect. "We" is a subject pronoun and does not function as a possessive in this context.
29.
These woods are .....
A) Their.
B) Theirs.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "These woods are ...." requires a possessive pronoun to indicate ownership or association. The correct form is "theirs," which is the possessive form of "they." Therefore, option B) Theirs is the correct answer.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; "Their" does not function as a singular possessive pronoun in this context.
Option B:
Correct; "Theirs" is the appropriate possessive form to use here.
Option C:
Incorrect; "All the above" would imply both A and B are correct, which they are not.
Option D:
Incorrect; "None of the above" is not applicable since option B is correct.
30.
We've got a pet dog ..... dog's name is Lou Lou.
A) Our.
B) Ours.
C) Ourselves.
D) We.
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Explanations:
The possessive pronoun "our" is used to indicate possession by more than one person, in this case, referring to the speaker and another person (or people). Since the sentence mentions a pet dog named Lou Lou, it implies that the ownership or association of the dog belongs to someone who uses plural first-person pronouns ("we"). Therefore, "our" is the correct choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Indicates possession by more than one person.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Ours" would be used if it were a possessive adjective modifying a noun, not a pronoun.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Ourselves" is reflexive and refers to the speaker(s) themselves, not possession of something else.
Option D:
Incorrect. "We" is a subject pronoun and does not indicate possession.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are possessive pronouns?
Possessive pronouns, such as "his," "her," and "its," indicate ownership without using a noun. They replace nouns to show possession.
How do possessive pronouns differ from contractions?
Possessive pronouns, like "his" or "hers," stand alone and show ownership. Contractions, such as "he's" or "her's," combine a subject with an apostrophe to form a shortened version of a verb.
Can possessive pronouns be used in questions?
Yes, possessive pronouns can be used in questions. For example, "Whose book is this?" uses the possessive pronoun "whose" to ask about ownership.
How do you identify the antecedent of a possessive pronoun?
The antecedent is the noun that the possessive pronoun refers to. To find it, look for the noun before or near the pronoun that matches in number and gender.
Are there any special rules when using possessive pronouns with plural nouns?
Yes, for plural nouns ending in 's,' the possessive form is typically just the noun followed by an apostrophe. For example, "the students' books." However, some plurals do not end in 's,' and their possessive forms require both the noun and an apostrophe.