English 10 Grammar & Writing #8 Mr. Rinka Possessives Nouns & TOEFL Vocabulary List #3 .

English 10 Grammar & Writing #8

Mr. Rinka

Possessives Nouns&

TOEFL Vocabulary List #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm

http://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.

http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601



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.




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.




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




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



Possessive Nouns – Try It!http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601

The color of the house =

The shoes belonging to Sam =

The wax from the candle =

The dream Frank had =

The worth of a dollar =




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




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




The cost of business =

The desk belonging to Jess =

The style of a dress =

The dog belonging to Gus =

The color of the bus =




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




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.




All the dogs’ ownersThe owners of all dogs

The members’ donationsThe donations from all members




The cages of the animals =

The engines of the cars =

Books belonging to the girls =

The coats of the ladies =

Offices of the workers =




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




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




The alumni’s contributionsThe contributions from the alumni

The data’s predictionsThe predictions from the data




The enamel of teeth =

Different sizes of feet =

The yolks of oxen =

The feed for geese =




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



Possessive Nouns Wrap-uphttp://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601

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


Possessive Nouns Wrap-uphttp://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601

Add apostrophe + s to create plural possessives of plural nouns not ending in s.the men’s watches the children’s toys



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.




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’




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.




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




http://www.mcwdn.org/grammar/nounpossessquiz/nounpossessquiz.html

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/exploring_possessives/index.html

http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/possessive_nouns/quiz327.html



http://www.quia.com/mc/67716.










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.




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.




brief (adjective): short

brief (short)

Anand gave a brief lecture on the rain forest.




abbreviate (verb): to shorten

ab (away from, off) + brevi (short) + ate (v. cause to be)

How does one abbreviate the word "Minnesota"?




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.




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.




capable (adjective): having the ability to do something

cap (to hold)+ able (adj. ability)

Jose is a very capable lawyer.




capacious (adjective): containing a great deal

capac (to hold) + ious (adj. having the quality of)

You have a capacious library with many unusual books.




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.




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.




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.




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?




receive (verb): to take in, to acquire

re (back, again) + ceive (v. to take)

Imelda received many letters in the mail today.



Flashcard Machine

http://www.flashcardmachine.com/p/6wp4e4




English 10 Grammar & Writing #8

Mr. Rinka

Possessives&

TOEFL Vocabulary List #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm



English 10 Grammar & Writing #8 Mr. Rinka Possessives Nouns & TOEFL Vocabulary List #3 .

Documents

Transcript of English 10 Grammar & Writing #8 Mr. Rinka Possessives Nouns & TOEFL Vocabulary List #3 .