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The writers' pens. Use an apostrophe in this way to denote pens belonging to more than one writer.

Apostrophes (To Show Plural Possession) 01

Apostrophes can show plural possession. Learn when to add just an apostrophe or ’s, and punctuate phrases like the players’ kits or children’s books with confidence.

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Fascinating Fact:

Plural possession for regular plurals often adds only an apostrophe. The players’ kits dried by the heater.

In KS3 English, you refine apostrophes for possession. Regular plurals ending in -s usually take only an apostrophe (the teachers’ lounge), while irregular plurals add ’s (the children’s playground).

Key Terms

Plural possession: Showing that something belongs to more than one person or thing, e.g. the dogs’ bowls.
Regular plural: A plural that ends in -s (cats, players); usually add only an apostrophe for possession.
Irregular plural: A plural that does not end in -s (children, men); use ’s for possession.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do you punctuate plural possession in KS3?

For regular plurals ending in -s, add only an apostrophe: the players’ kits. For irregular plurals, add ’s: the children’s books.

What is the difference between plural and plural possessive?

A plural names more than one (cats). A plural possessive shows ownership by more than one (cats’ toys) using an apostrophe in the correct place.

Do names ending in s use an apostrophe or ’s?

Follow your style rule. Many accept either James’ coat or James’s coat. Be consistent, and check your school’s guidance.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
The singing of several performers.

The performers singing

The performer's singing

The performers' singing

The performers singing'

The plural "performers" already ends in an -s

2 .

Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
The handles of several doors.

The door's handles

The doors' handles

The doors handle's

The doors handles'

The possessive here is "doors'". If "handles" were also possessive, a sentence might look like this: "All the doors' handles' former shine had worn away". It would be more likely to say, "All the door handles' former shine had worn away", however

3 .

Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
The keys of several cars.

The car's keys

The cars' keys

The cars key's

The cars keys'

Remember, the "car's keys" refers to the keys of a single car

4 .

Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
The keyboards of several computers.

The computer's keyboards

The computers' keyboards

The computers keyboard's

The computers keyboards'

The plural "computers" ends in an -s, so only needs a final apostrophe to become possessive

5 .

Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
Books belonging to several teachers.

The teachers books

The teacher's books

The teachers' books

The teachers book's

The plural "teachers" takes a single apostrophe at the end to make the word possessive

6 .

Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
Pens belonging to several writers.

The writer's pens

The writers' pens

The writers pen's

The writers pens'

Remember that "pens" is not possessive here, so does not need any apostrophe. The "pen's cap" would be an example of a possessive

7 .

Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
Chocolate belonging to several girls.

The girls chocolate

The girl's chocolate

The girls' chocolate

The girls chocolate'

"Girls" is a plural ending in -s, so only needs a final apostrophe

8 .

Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
Corners belonging to several tables.

The table's corners

The tables' corners

The tables corner's

The tables corners'

"Corners" are not possessive here, so do not take an apostrophe

9 .

Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
The roots of several trees.

The tree's roots

The trees' roots

The trees root's

The trees roots'

The plural "trees" ends in an -s already, so only needs a final apostrophe to make it possessive

10 .

Find the correct answer for the following phrase.
Letters belonging to several parents.

The parents letters

The parent's letters

The parents' letters

The parents letter's

The plural "parents" already ends in an -s, so only needs an apostrophe to follow

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - How to check your apostrophes are correct

Author: Sue Daish (English Teacher, Principal Examiner & Published Author)

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