Write the plural possessive form of each noun for the first three questions .

1. friend
2. box
3. house

Rewrite the possessive noun where necessary for numbers 4 and

5 . If the noun is already correct, write correct.
4. Many people were astonished by (scientists’) discoveries in the twentieth century.
5. Alternative energy sources had to be developed to satisfy (peoples’) need for electrical power.

Respuesta :

1. The correct answer in this question is friends'.
2. The correct answer in this question is boxes'.
3. The correct answer in this question is houses'.
4. The fourth question is already correct.
5. The correct answer in this question is people's.

Answer:

1. friends'

2. boxes'

3. houses'

4. Correct.

5. people's.

The possessive in English is formed by adding an apostrophe and an "s" to the singular noun. When the noun is in plural, we would add only the apostrophe if the noun ends in an "s," or the apostrophe+"s" if the noun ends in a different letter. Possessives show relationships of belonging between one thing and another.