●How to Make the Possessive Form of Nouns?◆ For singular nouns, we add apostrophe + S (’S).◆ 单数名词，我们直接加 ’S。★ Andy’s house 安迪的房子 ★ Cathy’s parents 凯西的父母 ◆ For plural nouns ending in S, we only have to add an apostrophe.◆ 以S结尾的复数名词，直接加 ...
They change form altogether, into possessive pronouns, to reflect a relationship, rather than adding ’s like possessive nouns do. Possessive pronouns include: Her/hers His Their/theirs Our/ours My/mine Your/yours Its Here are a few quick examples of possessive pronouns in sentences: The pond ...
the car that belongs to Jones → Jones's carorJones' car Special Rules for Classical Names For classical and biblical names there are other rules. For names ending insoresand having two or more syllables, you usually just add an apostrophe. If the name is only one syllable, add-'s. Soc...
Using Apostrophes to Form Possessive Nouns 's TypeExample of TypePossessive NounComment singular noundogdog'sdinner dog'sdinnersAdd'sfor a singular possessor (in this case, a dog). (NB: It is irrelevant how many things are owned. So, it is irrelevant if the dog has one dinner or a hun...
Using Apostrophes to Form Possessive Nouns Why the Possessive Case Is Important Examples of the Possessive Case I don't have a bank account, because I don't knowmymother'smaiden name. (Comedian Paula Poundstone) (These two are clearly about possession. They mean: "the motherofme" and "the...
●How to Make the Possessive Form of Nouns? ◆ For singular nouns, we add apostrophe + S (’S). ◆ 单数名词,我们直接加 ’S。 ★ Andy’s house 安迪的房子 ★ Cathy’s parents 凯西的父母 ◆ For plural nouns ending in S, we only have to add an apostrophe. ...
XThe man’s in the corner dog began to bark. ✓The man in the corner’s dog began to bark.(= The dog belonging to the man in the corner …) The Double Possessive ( of structure + genitive) We can use the genitive form and the structure in the same phrase (the double possessive...
1.1. In cases of true possession:'sis normal. With qualities, attributes or actions:'sis common. A3) Madonna's reputation is international. A4) The dog's name was Jackson. A5) The Queen's arrival was delayed. of A31) The reputation of Madonna is international. ...
"Joe's" modifies that verbal). Usually, almost always in fact, we use the possessive form of a noun or pronoun to modify a gerund. More is involved, however. 3. Possessives versus Adjectival Labels Don't confuse an adjectival label (sometimes called an "attributive noun") ending in s ...
● A possessive noun is a noun form used to show possession or that something belongs to someone or something. It’s commonly recognized by the apostrophe and the letter S at the end, as in Charlotte’s Web. ● 名词所有格用来表示所属关系,通常在名词词尾加上’S,如Charlotte...