21. Possessive ‘s

Answer the questions.

When do we use the possessive 's?

• to say we have got or want something;

• 
  to say something belongs to a person, an animal or an organisation;

• to make plural nouns with names with -s at the end.

What word do we use to ask a question if something belongs to someone?

• Who

• Who's

• Whose

What preposition can we sometimes use to make a possessive?

• 
  in

• of

• 
  at

Which sentences are correct? Click on two answers.

• 
  It is Jinny's car.

• 
  Where are girls's shoes?

• 
  I can't find boys' cars.

• 
  It is Sam' phone.

Choose the correct answer.

That laptop belongs to my sister. It's my _____ laptop.

• sister's

• sisters'

1. That car belongs to my friends. It's my _____ car.

• 1. friend's

• 1. friends'

1. That house belongs to my family. It's my _____ house.

• 1. family's

• 1. families'

1. My sister goes to school only for girls. It's a ____ school.

• 1. girl's

• 1. girls'

That sports club is only for men. It's a ____ sports club.

• men's

• mens'

Write the noun with possessive. Use the of phrase if possessive 's is not possible. Write your answer only.

Jim has got a green umbrella. (a)   umbrella is green.