Lesson on the English GENITIVE (John's house - James' car)

The video tutorial explains the genitive form used to show possession in English. It covers the formula for creating genitive forms, including examples with singular and plural nouns. The tutorial also discusses using genitive with nonliving things and forming compound nouns. Additionally, it explains when to omit nouns after 's' in contexts like workplaces and shops. The video concludes with a recap of the rules and cautions for using the genitive form.

What is the basic formula for showing possession using the genitive form?

• What is owned + 's + owner

• What is owned + owner + 's

• Owner + what is owned + 's

• Owner + 's + what is owned

How do you form the genitive for a name ending in 's'?

• Add 's

• Add 'es

• Add only an apostrophe

• Add 's's

Which of the following is an example of using the genitive with nonliving things?

• The teacher's book

• The ocean's waves

• The dog's bone

• The child's toy

When can you omit the noun after 's'?

• When referring to abstract concepts

• When referring to workplaces, shops, or houses

• When referring to animals

• When referring to people

What is a key point to remember when using 'of' to show possession?

• It is never used for nonliving things

• It is only used for living things

• It can always be used interchangeably with 's

• It can sometimes be transformed into a compound noun