the genitive

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Today's lesson

Havo/Vwo 3

Today's lesson

• Grammar (yay)
  
• Know when to use 's, s' and of

Havo/Vwo 3

Why is it important?

     Smoother conversation

     Prevent miscommunication in writing

     Sound more natural

1.  Greg's tea had gone cold.
2.  The door of the shed was locked tight.
3.  She still hasn't returned Katherine's book.
4.  The heroes' tale doesn't end there.
5.  The logo of the company had to be redesigned.
6.  The cat's meow could be heard through the door.
7.  Our kids' school keeps us up to date.
8.  The dog's toy is stuck under couch.

1.  Travis' coffee was far too bitter.
2.  The cats' food bowls are all empty.
3.  The princess's crown is quite small.

Exercise time woo!!

Circle the correct answer

A. My cousin's new bike got stolen last week.

B. The new bike of my cousin got stolen last week.

A. They built too close to the habitat of the birds.

B. They built too close to the birds' habitat.

A. The entrance of the castle is well guarded.

B. The castle's entrance is wel guarded.

A. James' book had ink stains all over it.

B. The book of James had ink stains all over it.

Circle the correct answer

A. My cousin's new bike got stolen last week.

B. The new bike of my cousin got stolen last week.

A. They built too close to the habitat of the birds.

B. They built too close to the birds' habitat.

A. The entrance of the castle is well guarded.

B. The castle's entrance is wel guarded.

A. James' book had ink stains all over it.

B. The book of James had ink stains all over it.

Fill in the blanks

1.   The cap of the marker has gone missing.
2.   I bought some toys for my brother's new dog.
3.   My parents' house is well decorated.
4.   Her hamster's cage is absolutely massive.
5.   The mayor of the city never shows her face.
6.   The children feared the clowns' makeup.
7.   The noise of the bells filled the halls.
8.   The wheels of the bus go round and round.

Fill in the blanks

1.   The cap of the marker has gone missing.
2.   I bought some toys for my brother's new dog.
3.   My parents' house is well decorated.
4.   Her hamster's cage is absolutely massive.
5.   The mayor of the city never shows her face.
6.   The children feared the clowns' makeup.
7.   The noise of the bells filled the halls.
8.   The wheels of the bus go round and round.

Fill in the blanks

1.   The cap of the marker has gone missing.
2.   I bought some toys for my brother's new dog.
3.   My parents' house is well decorated.
4.   Her hamster's cage is absolutely massive.
5.   The mayor of the city never shows her face.
6.   The children feared the clowns' makeup.
7.   The noise of the bells filled the halls.
8.   The wheels of the bus go round and round.

Fill in the blanks

1.   The cap of the marker has gone missing.
2.   I bought some toys for my brother's new dog.
3.   My parents' house is well decorated.
4.   Her hamster's cage is absolutely massive.
5.   The mayor of the city never shows her face.
6.   The children feared the clowns' makeup.
7.   The noise of the bells filled the halls.
8.   The wheels of the bus go round and round.

Fill in the blanks

1.   The cap of the marker has gone missing.
2.   I bought some toys for my brother's new dog.
3.   My parents' house is well decorated.
4.   Her hamster's cage is absolutely massive.
5.   The mayor of the city never shows her face.
6.   The children feared the clowns' makeup.
7.   The noise of the bells filled the halls.
8.   The wheels of the bus go round and round.

Fill in the blanks

1.   The cap of the marker has gone missing.
2.   I bought some toys for my brother's new dog.
3.   My parents' house is well decorated.
4.   Her hamster's cage is absolutely massive.
5.   The mayor of the city never shows her face.
6.   The children feared the clowns' makeup.
7.   The noise of the bells filled the halls.
8.   The wheels of the bus go round and round.

Fill in the blanks

1.   The cap of the marker has gone missing.
2.   I bought some toys for my brother's new dog.
3.   My parents' house is well decorated.
4.   Her hamster's cage is absolutely massive.
5.   The mayor of the city never shows her face.
6.   The children feared the clowns' makeup.
7.   The noise of the bells filled the halls.
8.   The wheels of the bus go round and round.

Fill in the blanks

1.   The cap of the marker has gone missing.
2.   I bought some toys for my brother's new dog.
3.   My parents' house is well decorated.
4.   Her hamster's cage is absolutely massive.
5.   The mayor of the city never shows her face.
6.   The children feared the clowns' makeup.
7.   The noise of the bells filled the halls.
8.   The wheels of the bus go round and round.

Fill in the blanks

1.   The cap of the marker has gone missing.
2.   I bought some toys for my brother's new dog.
3.   My parents' house is well decorated.
4.   Her hamster's cage is absolutely massive.
5.   The mayor of the city never shows her face.
6.   The children feared the clowns' makeup.
7.   The noise of the bells filled the halls.
8.   The wheels of the bus go round and round.

__ of __

for things

's

for animals and people

one person/animal ending in -s:   either 's or '

multiple people/animals ending in -s:   s'

__ of __

for things

's

for animals and people

one person/animal ending in -s:   either 's or '

multiple people/animals ending in -s:   s'

__ of __

for things

's

for animals and people

one person/animal ending in -s:   either 's or '

multiple people/animals ending in -s:   s'

__ of __

for things

's

for animals and people

one person/animal ending in -s:   either 's or '

multiple people/animals ending in -s:   s'

__ of __

for things

's

for animals and people

one person/animal ending in -s:   either 's or '

multiple people/animals ending in -s:   s'

Homework

This Wednesday, June 1st:

Exercises 4, 5 and 8