Apostrophe s - ('s) ----> possessive case - genitive case

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IDENTIFICATION OF FAMILY MEMBERS AND PARTNER’S RELATIVES

Parents

Grandparents

Brothers and sisters

I. How are these people related to Jane? Complete the chart with the appropriate family member.

II. Now tell me about your own family.

Your mother's husband is your _______________________.

Your father's father is your _______________________.

Your brother's daughter is your _______________________.

Your cousin's mother is your _______________________.

Your mother's brother is your _______________________.

Your son’s brother is your    _______________________.

Your husband’s mother is your _______________________.

APOSTROPHE S - ('S) ----> POSSESSIVE CASE - GENITIVE CASE

WHAT IS THE APOSTROPHE S?

The Apostrophe S is normally used to show possession, that there is a relationship between two things or that something belongs to another.

- John's car (=The car of John. The car belongs to John)

SINGULAR NOUNS

Add -'S

- We went to Daniela's house last night.

- Have you seen the dog's bone?

PLURAL NOUNS ENDING IN -S

Only add the apostrophe -'

- I went to my friend's party (=the party of your friends)

- My cousins' house is always a mess. (=your cousins)

PLURAL NOUNS NOT ENDING IN -S

Add -'S

- The actress's role was very difficult.

- Mr. Lewis's dog always comes onto our property.

AS A PART OF A PHRASE

Add -'S or only the -' depending on the rules above

- The President of Chile’s speech was too long.

- I had to give two weeks' notice I was leaving.

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