Английский язык. Иваненко Т.И. - 94 стр.

al possessive, add only an apostrophe to abbreviations whose
plurals end in s.
    Examples Walsh & Co.’s, Morton Bros.’ prices.
    7. In a name containing several words, the possessive sign is
placed at the end.
    Example Department of Water and Power’s report.
    8. To form the possessive of a compound noun written as
two or more words is always formed on the last word of a com-
pound noun.
    Examples son-in-law’s house, sons-in-law’s houses.

     EXERCISE 4. The following sentences illustrate rules for
forming and using possessives. If you are unsure why an italicized
noun is or is not in possessive form, refer to the rule indicated
     1. Eleanor is planning to take two weeks’ vocation (3).
     2. This manual includes a description of an administrative
assistant’s duties (8).
     3. The ASPCA’s purpose is well know (6).
     4. Several economists’ opinions appeared in the Investor’s.
     5. Corner column of one of the local newspapers (5).
     6. The owners’ addresses are known (3).
     7. Their daughters-in-law’s social security numbers are near-
ly the same (8).
     8. It’s Mrs. Swartzs’s check (2).
     9. What are the witnesses’ names and addresses (3)?

     EXERCISE 5. Study the following sentences. If the posses-
sive is correctly expressed, write Ok. If the possessive is incorrect,
write it correctly.
     1. Do you know the managers’ responsibilities?
     2. Has she completed work for a masters’ degree?
     3. We have a few dollars’ worth of stamps.
     4. The company’s telephone number is 333 942 555.
     5. The applicant’s experience is 5 years.
     6. What is their son’s-in-law name?

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