POSSESSIVE ‘S
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POSSESSIVE ‘SSaxon genitive
e.g. Mary’s house
The boy’s ball
The legs of the table
WHEN DO WE USE THE POSSESSIVE ‘S?
For family relations (Tom’s father)
Possession (Mary’s house)
2 WAYS TO SHOW POSSESSION
1. ‘S WITH PEOPLE AND ANIMALS2. PREPOSITION “OF” FOR THINGS
THE BOY’S BALL THE LEGS OF THE TABLE
WHAT HAPPENS WITH WORDS ENDING IN –S?
DORIS GIRLSPARENTSJAMES
DORIS’ HAT
THE GIRLS’ HOUSE
MY PARENTS’ CAR
JAMES’ FRIEND
PRONUNCIATION: /IZ/
‘(APOSTROPHE)
WATCH OUT!
PROPER NAMES DON’T USE ARTICLE “THE”.The girl’s penThe children’s toys X Peter’s watchX Isabel’s glassesTHE PETER’S WATCH
2 PEOPLE
These are John and Sarah.This is John and Sarah’s car.
2 PEOPLE
These are Mary and Linda.They are Mary and Linda’s dogs.
AND NOW?
ANNJANE
JANE’S AND ANN’S BIKES
WHOSE…?
Whose is this bag?Whose bag is it?Whose vs. Who’sWho’s your sister?
LET’S PRACTICE!
JENNIFER
TEDDY BEAR
JENNIFER’S TEDDY BEAR
THE GIRL’S TEDDY BEAR
LET’S PRACTICE!
THE FOOTBALLERS’ BALL
CARLOSCOMPUTER
CARLOS’ COMPUTER (/IZ)
LET’S PRACTICE!
CLOCKHANDS
THE HANDS OF THE CLOCK
LET’S PRACTICE!
JANEDAUGHTER
JANE’S DAUGHTER
LET’S PRACTICE!
MIKESON
MIKE’S SON
YOUTUBE PRACTICEJENNIFER ESL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWOcw97CP_M
Mónica Redondo EOI MARBELLA