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English 10 Grammar & Writing #8 Mr. Rinka

English 10 Grammar & Writing #8 Mr. Rinka. Possessives Nouns & TOEFL Vocabulary List #3 http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm. Possessive Nouns http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601. The possessive form of a noun shows ownership.

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English 10 Grammar & Writing #8 Mr. Rinka

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  1. English 10 Grammar & Writing #8Mr. Rinka Possessives Nouns & TOEFL Vocabulary List #3 http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm

  2. 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.

  3. Possessive Nounshttp://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.

  4. Possessive Nounshttp://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601 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.

  5. Possessive Nounshttp://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601 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 books the tree’s roots the park’s gardens gravity’s force

  6. Possessive Nounshttp://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601 The possessive form can also show an attribute or aspect of someone or something. the sky’s color the room’s size the field’s length Bill’s weight

  7. 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 =

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

  9. Possessive Nounshttp://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601 Important: Even a singular noun ending in s forms the possessive by adding apostrophe + s (’s)! The color of the grass = grass’s color A hat belonging to Charles = Charles’s hat

  10. Possessive Nouns – Try It!http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601 The cost of business = The desk belonging to Jess = The style of a dress = The dog belonging to Gus = The color of the bus =

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

  12. Possessive Nounshttp://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601 The possessive of plural nouns ending in s is formed by adding an apostrophe only. The three boys’ caps Three caps belonging to three boys All students’ grades The grades of all students.

  13. Possessive Nounshttp://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601 All the dogs’ owners The owners of all dogs The members’ donations The donations from all members

  14. Possessive Nouns – Try It!http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601 The cages of the animals = The engines of the cars = Books belonging to the girls = The coats of the ladies = Offices of the workers =

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

  16. Possessive Nounshttp://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601 For plural nouns that do not end in s, create the possessive by adding and apostrophe + s (’s). The children’s toys The toys of the children The women’s purses The purses of the women

  17. Possessive Nounshttp://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601 The alumni’s contributions The contributions from the alumni The data’s predictions The predictions from the data

  18. Possessive Nouns – Try It!http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601 The enamel of teeth = Different sizes of feet = The yolks of oxen = The feed for geese =

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

  20. 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. acat’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

  21. 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

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

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

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

  25. Possessive Nouns – Try It!http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=wcn1601 The ladies dresses are on sale today. ladies’ The childrens toys were scattered all over. children’s We heard the mens and womens choir. men’s women’s Hey, that’s Guss cell phone. Gus’s

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

  27. 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. http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm

  28. 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.

  29. TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm brief(adjective): short brief(short) Anandgave a brief lecture on the rain forest.

  30. TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm abbreviate(verb): to shorten ab(away from, off) + brevi(short) + ate (v. cause to be) How does one abbreviate the word "Minnesota"?

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

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

  33. TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm capable(adjective): having the ability to do something cap (to hold)+ able (adj. ability) Jose is a very capable lawyer.

  34. TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm capacious(adjective): containing a great deal capac (to hold) + ious(adj. having the quality of) You have a capacious library with many unusual books.

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

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

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

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

  39. TOEFL Vocabulary #3http://www.southampton.liunet.edu/academic/pau/course/webword.htm receive(verb): to take in, to acquire re (back, again) + ceive(v. to take) Imelda received many letters in the mail today.

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