possessive case of nouns explained in russian flashcards from lsl ednet
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Possessive Case of Nouns
[p'zesiv keis v nanz]
Definition
[,defi'nin] -
The possessive case of a noun is used to show ownership.
, .
my sister's house [mai sst(r)z has]
- the roof of the house [ ruf v has]-
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Rules for Creating
Possessive Form of Nouns
[rulz f(r) kriet
p'zesiv fm/frm v nanz]
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Rule 1 [rul] 1
A singular noun
If a singular noun does not end in S, add 'S (apostrophe S).- S, 'S ( S).The ending S (apostrophe S) is pronounced just like a plural ending.- S ( S) - .
my friend's house [mai frendz has] - . Jack's car [dks k(r)] -
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Rule 2 [rul] 2
Joint Possession
If there is a joint possession, use the correct possessive for only the possessive closest to the noun.
, (S) , .
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Rule 2 [rul] 2
Joint Possession
Examples [ig'zmplz]
She was worried about her mother and fathers marriage.
[i wz wrid/wrid bat h(r) m(r) nd f(r)z mrd]
.
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Rule 3 [rul] 3
Separate possession
When two or more possessives stand before the same noun, but imply separate possession or ownership, the possessive sign is used with each noun.
, , .
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Rule 3 [rul] 3
Separate possession -
Examples [ig'zmplz]
1. The owners and the bosss excuses were equally false.[ n(r)z nd bsiz/bsiz kskjusiz w(r) ikwli fls] - .
2. The dogs and the cats owners were in school when the fire broke out.[ dz/dz nd kts n(r)z/onrz w(r) in skul wen fa(r) brk/ brok at] - , .
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Rule 4 [rul] 4
Compound constructions
In a compound construction, use the correct possessive form (apostrophe S) for the word closest to the noun.
S ( S) :
father-in-laws flat ['f(r)nlz] ()
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Rule 5 [rul] 5
Singular nouns end in -s,-ss,-x
, -s,-ss,-x
If a singular noun ends in -s, -ss, -x we add the 'S (apostrophe S) or only apostrophe ('). - -s, -ss, -x, S ( S) ('). In both variants the ending is pronounced as [iz] - [iz].
Charles's or Charles' friends ['ta:lziz frendz] - . Max's or Max' books ['mksiz bks] - .
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Rule 6 [rul] 6
For regular plural nouns (ending -S)
(.. -S)
We add apostrophe (') for regular plural nouns in possessive case. - (') . The apostrophe (') does not change the pronunciation at all. - (') ( , ).
ladies' dresses ['leidiz dresiz] - c my friends' books [mai frendz bks] -
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Rule 7 [rul] 7
For irregular plural nouns
(without ending -S)
(.. -S)
We add 'S (apostrophe S) for irregular plural nouns in possessive case. 'S ( S) .
children's toys [tldrnz tz] - mens bags [menz bz] - womens hats [wmnz hts] -
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Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of
8.1. Belonging to somebody; relating to Somebody.
- -, -.
a friend of mine [ frend v man] -
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Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of
8.2. Belonging to something; being part of something; relating to something
- -; -; -
the director of the company [ drekt(r) v kmpni]-
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Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of
8.3. Coming from a particular backgroundor living in a place.
-
a woman of Italian descent [ wmn v tlin dsent] -
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8.4. Concerning or showing somebody/something. - - -
a photo of my dog [ ft/foto v ma d/d]-
Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of
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8.5. Used to say somebody/ something is, consists of, or contains
- , , - -
a glass of milk [ ls/ls v milk] -
Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of
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Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of
8.6. Used with measurements and expressions of time, age, etc.
- ,
two kilos of potatoes [tu kilz/kiloz v ptetz /ptetoz] -
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Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of
8.7. Used to show somebody/something belongs to a group; often after: some, a few
- , - - ; : some, few
some of his friends [sm v hz frendz] -
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Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of
8.8. Used to show the position of something/somebody in space or time - , - -
at the time of holidays [t tam v hldiz/hldez]-
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Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of
8.9. Used after nouns formed from verbs. - , .
the arrival of the police (= they arrive)[ ravl v plis] (= [e rav]) - (= )
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Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of
8.10. Used after some adjectives before mentioning somebody/something that a feeling relates to. - - -, .
I am proud of you. [ai m prad v ju/ j]- .
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Rule 8 [rul] 8
Use of
of
8.11. Used to give your opinion of somebodys behaviour. - , -
It was kind of you. [it wz kand v ju/j] .
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The use of English nouns
in the possessive case
[ juz v l nanz
in p'zesiv keis]
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For the expression of
the objects belonging, the students pen [ stjudnts pen] -
Johns car [dnz/dnz k(r)] -
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2. For the expression of the qualitative characteristics of the object , mens clothes [menz klz/kloz] - childrens room ['ldr()nz rum/rm] -
The possessive phrase can be used with the of preposition. - of
boys room = the room of the boy [bz rum/rm] = [ rum/rm v b] -
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3. Possessive case of animate and inanimate nouns c In general only an animate noun has the possessive case form.- S ( S). It denotes certain object, quality or an attribute that belongs to a living creature.- , , .
girls voice [lz/rlz vs] -
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4. The use of the possessive case for inanimate nouns c Nouns denoting time and space., .
I will have a weeks holiday next month.[ai wil hv wiks hldi/hlde nekst mn] .
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4. The use of the possessive case for inanimate nouns c Nouns denoting countries, cities and ships and some adverbs of time. , , , , .
Moscow is Russias capital ['msku iz rz kptl]
- - todays program [tdez prrm/prorm]
- yesterdays concert [jest(r)dez knst/ jest(r)diz knsrt]-
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5. The sole use of a noun in the possessive case form - without defining another word 5.1. To avoid the repeated use of the word- :
Her skin was as silky as a childs.[h(r) skn wz z slki z taldz] - , () .
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5. The sole use of a noun in the possessive case form - without defining another word 5.2. To indicate an institution, a store or a house (of someone)
- , ( - ):
at the doctors [t dkt(r)z] - at the bakers [t bek(r)z] -
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