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Possessive Case of Nouns

[p'zesiv keis v nanz]

Definition
[,defi'nin] -

The possessive case of a noun is used to show ownership.

, .

my sister's house [mai sst(r)z has]
- the roof of the house [ ruf v has]-


Rules for Creating
Possessive Form of Nouns

[rulz f(r) kriet
p'zesiv fm/frm v nanz]


Rule 1 [rul] 1
A singular noun

If a singular noun does not end in S, add 'S (apostrophe S).- S, 'S ( S).The ending S (apostrophe S) is pronounced just like a plural ending.- S ( S) - .

my friend's house [mai frendz has] - . Jack's car [dks k(r)] -


Rule 2 [rul] 2
Joint Possession

If there is a joint possession, use the correct possessive for only the possessive closest to the noun.

, (S) , .


Rule 2 [rul] 2
Joint Possession

Examples [ig'zmplz]

She was worried about her mother and fathers marriage.

[i wz wrid/wrid bat h(r) m(r) nd f(r)z mrd]

.


Rule 3 [rul] 3
Separate possession

When two or more possessives stand before the same noun, but imply separate possession or ownership, the possessive sign is used with each noun.

, , .


Rule 3 [rul] 3
Separate possession -
Examples [ig'zmplz]

1. The owners and the bosss excuses were equally false.[ n(r)z nd bsiz/bsiz kskjusiz w(r) ikwli fls] - .

2. The dogs and the cats owners were in school when the fire broke out.[ dz/dz nd kts n(r)z/onrz w(r) in skul wen fa(r) brk/ brok at] - , .


Rule 4 [rul] 4
Compound constructions

In a compound construction, use the correct possessive form (apostrophe S) for the word closest to the noun.

S ( S) :

father-in-laws flat ['f(r)nlz] ()


Rule 5 [rul] 5
Singular nouns end in -s,-ss,-x
, -s,-ss,-x

If a singular noun ends in -s, -ss, -x we add the 'S (apostrophe S) or only apostrophe ('). - -s, -ss, -x, S ( S) ('). In both variants the ending is pronounced as [iz] - [iz].

Charles's or Charles' friends ['ta:lziz frendz] - . Max's or Max' books ['mksiz bks] - .


Rule 6 [rul] 6
For regular plural nouns (ending -S)
(.. -S)

We add apostrophe (') for regular plural nouns in possessive case. - (') . The apostrophe (') does not change the pronunciation at all. - (') ( , ).

ladies' dresses ['leidiz dresiz] - c my friends' books [mai frendz bks] -


Rule 7 [rul] 7
For irregular plural nouns
(without ending -S)

(.. -S)

We add 'S (apostrophe S) for irregular plural nouns in possessive case. 'S ( S) .

children's toys [tldrnz tz] - mens bags [menz bz] - womens hats [wmnz hts] -


Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of

8.1. Belonging to somebody; relating to Somebody.

- -, -.

a friend of mine [ frend v man] -


Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of

8.2. Belonging to something; being part of something; relating to something

- -; -; -

the director of the company [ drekt(r) v kmpni]-


Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of

8.3. Coming from a particular backgroundor living in a place.

-

a woman of Italian descent [ wmn v tlin dsent] -


8.4. Concerning or showing somebody/something. - - -

a photo of my dog [ ft/foto v ma d/d]-

Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of


8.5. Used to say somebody/ something is, consists of, or contains

- , , - -

a glass of milk [ ls/ls v milk] -

Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of


Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of

8.6. Used with measurements and expressions of time, age, etc.

- ,

two kilos of potatoes [tu kilz/kiloz v ptetz /ptetoz] -


Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of

8.7. Used to show somebody/something belongs to a group; often after: some, a few

- , - - ; : some, few

some of his friends [sm v hz frendz] -


Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of

8.8. Used to show the position of something/somebody in space or time - , - -

at the time of holidays [t tam v hldiz/hldez]-


Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of

8.9. Used after nouns formed from verbs. - , .

the arrival of the police (= they arrive)[ ravl v plis] (= [e rav]) - (= )


Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of

8.10. Used after some adjectives before mentioning somebody/something that a feeling relates to. - - -, .

I am proud of you. [ai m prad v ju/ j]- .


Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of

8.11. Used to give your opinion of somebodys behaviour. - , -

It was kind of you. [it wz kand v ju/j] .


The use of English nouns
in the possessive case

[ juz v l nanz
in p'zesiv keis]


For the expression of

the objects belonging, the students pen [ stjudnts pen] -

Johns car [dnz/dnz k(r)] -


2. For the expression of the qualitative characteristics of the object , mens clothes [menz klz/kloz] - childrens room ['ldr()nz rum/rm] -

The possessive phrase can be used with the of preposition. - of

boys room = the room of the boy [bz rum/rm] = [ rum/rm v b] -


3. Possessive case of animate and inanimate nouns c In general only an animate noun has the possessive case form.- S ( S). It denotes certain object, quality or an attribute that belongs to a living creature.- , , .

girls voice [lz/rlz vs] -


4. The use of the possessive case for inanimate nouns c Nouns denoting time and space., .

I will have a weeks holiday next month.[ai wil hv wiks hldi/hlde nekst mn] .


4. The use of the possessive case for inanimate nouns c Nouns denoting countries, cities and ships and some adverbs of time. , , , , .

Moscow is Russias capital ['msku iz rz kptl]
- - todays program [tdez prrm/prorm]
- yesterdays concert [jest(r)dez knst/ jest(r)diz knsrt]-


5. The sole use of a noun in the possessive case form - without defining another word 5.1. To avoid the repeated use of the word- :

Her skin was as silky as a childs.[h(r) skn wz z slki z taldz] - , () .


5. The sole use of a noun in the possessive case form - without defining another word 5.2. To indicate an institution, a store or a house (of someone)

- , ( - ):

at the doctors [t dkt(r)z] - at the bakers [t bek(r)z] -



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