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English 10 Grammar & Writing #8
Mr. Rinka
Possessives Nouns&
TOEFL Vocabulary List #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm
Possessive Nounshttp://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601
The possessive form of a noun shows ownership.
Dad’s new car is really beautiful.I like Sarah’s idea for our project.The dog’s bone is buried in the yard.This book’s pages are torn.
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We know a noun is possessive if a phrase can be reworded to state a thing or idea belongs to someone or something.That coat belongs to Joe.That is Joe’s coat.Here is a gift for Mom.Here is Mom’s gift.
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The possessive noun always comes before what it has or owns.
Put some food in the dog’s dish.Marie’s plan for the party is good.The school’s new computers are terrific.This year’s schedule is very difficult.
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To form the possessive of a singular noun (name, place, thing or idea) add an apostrophe + s (’s) to the end of the word. Kim’s booksthe tree’s rootsthe park’s gardensgravity’s force
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The possessive form can also show an attribute or aspect of someone or something.
the sky’s colorthe room’s sizethe field’s lengthBill’s weight
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The color of the house =
The shoes belonging to Sam =
The wax from the candle =
The dream Frank had =
The worth of a dollar =
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The color of the house = house’s color
The shoes belonging to Sam = Sam’s shoes
The wax from the candle = candle’s wax
The dream Frank had = Frank’s dream
The worth of a dollar = dollar’s worth
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Important: Even a singular noun ending in s forms the possessive by adding apostrophe + s (’s)!
The color of the grass = grass’s colorA hat belonging to Charles = Charles’s hat
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The cost of business =
The desk belonging to Jess =
The style of a dress =
The dog belonging to Gus =
The color of the bus =
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The cost of business = business’s cost
The desk belonging to Jess = Jess’s desk
The style of a dress = dress’s style
The dog belonging to Gus = Gus’s dog
The color of the bus = bus’s color
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The possessive of plural nouns ending in s is formed by adding an apostrophe only.
The three boys’ capsThree caps belonging to three boys
All students’ gradesThe grades of all students.
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All the dogs’ ownersThe owners of all dogs
The members’ donationsThe donations from all members
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The cages of the animals =
The engines of the cars =
Books belonging to the girls =
The coats of the ladies =
Offices of the workers =
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The cages of the animals = animals’ cages
The engines of the cars = cars’ engines
Books belonging to the girls = girls’ books
The coats of the ladies = ladies’ coats
Offices of the workers = workers’ offices
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For plural nouns that do not end in s, create the possessive by adding and apostrophe + s (’s).The children’s toysThe toys of the children
The women’s pursesThe purses of the women
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The alumni’s contributionsThe contributions from the alumni
The data’s predictionsThe predictions from the data
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The enamel of teeth =
Different sizes of feet =
The yolks of oxen =
The feed for geese =
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The enamel of teeth = teeth’s enamel
Different sizes of feet = feet’s sizes
The yolks of oxen = oxen’s yolk
The feed for geese = geese’s feed
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Add apostrophe + s to create singular possessives even if the noun ends in s.a cat’s fur a car’s bumper
Add an apostrophe to create the plural possessive of a plural noun ending in s.the horses’ stalls the fans’ tickets
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Add apostrophe + s to create plural possessives of plural nouns not ending in s.the men’s watches the children’s toys
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Did Sams mom bring him to school?
The science teachers class is interesting.
Students goals should include good grades.
Patients files are kept locked in a cabinet.
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Did Sams mom bring him to school?Sam’s
The science teachers class is interesting.teacher’s
Students goals should include good grades.
Students’Patients files are kept locked in a cabinet.
Patients’
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The ladies dresses are on sale today.
The childrens toys were scattered all over.
We heard the mens and womens choir.
Hey, that’s Guss cell phone.
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The ladies dresses are on sale today.ladies’
The childrens toys were scattered all over.
children’sWe heard the mens and womens choir.
men’s women’sHey, that’s Guss cell phone.
Gus’s
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http://www.mcwdn.org/grammar/nounpossessquiz/nounpossessquiz.html
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TOEFL Vocabulary List #3
The following is a list of vocabulary words that often appear on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test.
http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm
TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm
biology (noun): the study of life
bio (life) + log (study) + y (n. state, condition)
In biology class students learn about how the human body works.
TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm
brief (adjective): short
brief (short)
Anand gave a brief lecture on the rain forest.
TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm
abbreviate (verb): to shorten
ab (away from, off) + brevi (short) + ate (v. cause to be)
How does one abbreviate the word "Minnesota"?
TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm
brevity (noun): short or concise expression
brev (short)+ ity (n. state or quality)
The politician gave short speeches, and he became known for his brevity.
TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm
deceive (verb): to cause someone to believe something is true when it is actually false; to mislead
de (to do the opposite)+ ceive (to take)
The criminal deceived many people into believing she was honest.
TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm
capable (adjective): having the ability to do something
cap (to hold)+ able (adj. ability)
Jose is a very capable lawyer.
TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm
capacious (adjective): containing a great deal
capac (to hold) + ious (adj. having the quality of)
You have a capacious library with many unusual books.
TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm
captive (noun, adjective): a person held against his or her own will
cap (to seize) + tive (n. condition)
The captives were taken to the jail.Geoff had a captive audience.
TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm
accident (noun): an unplanned event
ac (in addition to) + cid (to hold) + ent (n. an agent)
Don't get upset about minor errors and accidents.
TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm
capture (verb): to gain control of, to gain by effort
capt (to seize) + ure (v. act)
In the game of chess, the object is to capture the king.
TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm
occasion (noun): an opportunity; a happening, instance or celebration
oc (toward) + cas (to take) + ion (n. condition)
Did you have an occasion to speak with your professor?
TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm
receive (verb): to take in, to acquire
re (back, again) + ceive (v. to take)
Imelda received many letters in the mail today.
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English 10 Grammar & Writing #8
Mr. Rinka
Possessives&
TOEFL Vocabulary List #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm