- There are several ways of forming the genitive case using an apostrophe (ülakoma):
| Type | Example | Genitive Case |
|---|---|---|
| singular noun | dog | dog's dinner |
| plural noun | dogs | dogs' dinner |
| singular noun ending s | Chris | Chris' hat or Chris's hat |
| plural nouns not ending s | Men | Men's room |
- Here are more information about Gentive Case.
- By clicking on the following link you can practise how to form genitive case in English with ' or 's.
Practise here possessives exercises
- Let's check WB ex 8/7
2) Mr and Mrs Carter's daughter arrived last night.
3) Have you read Lynne Truss's book "Eats Shoots and Leaves"?
4) Bill and Liz's wedding is in July.
5) Dickens's novels are still popular.
6) Jim's father's dog ran away a week ago.
7) Paul's picture will be in tomorrow's newspaper.
8) The Smiths' room is locked.
