3. RULE # 2
To show possession of plural nouns ending in s add an
apostrophe (').
Examples:
Piglets = piglets’ mother
Indians = Indians’ home
Settlers = settlers’ worry
4. RULE # 3
To show the possession of a plural noun not ending in s
add 's.
Examples:
oxen = oxen’s yoke
feet = feet’s blisters
5. RULE # 4
If there is joint possession, use the correct
possessive for only the possessive closest to the
noun
Example:
Julie and Nathan's friendship grew.
Dad was worried about his son and daughter's safety
6. RULE # 5
If there is a separate possession of the same
noun, use the correct possessive form for each
word
Example:
The Indians’ and the settlers’ excuses were equally
false
The fiddlers' and the singers' families went to the
fiddler contest
7. RULE # 6
In a compound construction, use the correct
possessive form for the word closest to the noun.
Avoid possessives with compound plurals.
Example:
His father-in-law’s home was made of red bricks.
The Indian scout’s job was to move the Native
Americans to the reservation.