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

  1. friend

  2. box

  3. house

B.Rewrite the possessive noun where necessary for numbers 4 and 5 . If the noun is already correct, write correct !

  1. Many people were astonished by (scientists’) discoveries in the twentieth century.

  2. Alternative energy sources had to be developed to satisfy (peoples’) need for electrical power.

Verified Answer :

AThe plural possessive forms of the following nouns are:
1. Friend = Friends (Plural) = Friends' (Plural Possessive)
2. Box = Boxes (Plural) = Boxes' (Plural Possessive)
3. House = Houses (Plural) = Houses' (Plural Possessive)

B. The possessive nouns in the following sentences are:
4. Scientists' = correct
5. Peoples' = INCORRECT = People's (Correct)