Possessive plurals have a complicated relationship with apostrophes, but this exercise is here to help you understand it!

A site for teaching Spanish-speaking English language learners, this section of Ingles Mundial focuses on possessives and the inverted word order used when asking questions. Possessive adjectives are introduced, and a number of excellent...

This site focuses on teaching plural possessive nouns and pronouns including what they are and methods of teaching them including using flashcards, and plural possessive Bingo, Wheel of Fortune, and Jeopardy.

Online grammar lesson gives an explanation of possessive nouns with follow-up practice exercises. Immediate feedback is provided.

Text of the short story "A Question of Possession" by Andy Adams, an American author in the genre of western fiction. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)

A good explanation of Plural Forms for the student. Site also offers a quiz at the end. L.11-12.2b Spelling

This lesson plan features the Latin roots FIN = end; SED, SID, SESS = sit, be still; FER = bear, carry, yield, bring. Choose 1 of the 8 different word puzzle activities from the list below. Each word puzzle will have directions, a clue....

This lesson focuses on pronoun case including subjective, objective, and possessive case. It provides examples of each and also discusses personal pronouns, reflexive / intensive pronouns, and the use of Who and Whom. It offers links to...

This lesson focuses on recognizing and demonstrating the standard uses of apostrophes including in possessives, contractions, acronyms, and numbers. It also provides a practice activity.

Resource explains the three uses of the apostrophe and provides examples. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

Apostrophes are generally not used to form English plurals, but there are a few exceptions.

An interesting overview of the economy of ancient Egypt. It covers everything from sources of wealth, taxation, and the benefits of the economic system. Hyperlinks to other articles on this site.

The Dare Stones have long been a thorn in the mystery surrounding the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island. The first stone was found in 1937 and had an inscription that was originally thought to have been carved by Eleanor Dare, daughter of...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explanations and examples that demonstrate how to identify and correctly use commas with coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and introductory...

What is an apostrophe? Where are apostrophes found in writing? Use this website to learn more about these crazy little punctuation marks.

Apostrophes have many important uses in the English language, and this exercise will give you an introduction to those uses!

Is it it's or its? Learn the basics about apostrophes here!

A short guide on how to use apostrophes correctly.

Read the full text of "Colonel Thorndyke's Secret" by G.A. Henty about a valuable stolen bracelet that ends up in Colonel Thorndyke's possession.