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the buses’ schedule the coyote’s barking
the cats’ paws two weeks’ pay
Exercise 22: Possessive Nouns 1. Bob’s uncle lives near Sharon’s farm. 2. Charles’ company owed him two days’ pay. 3. Martha’s sister was worried about her son’s health. (one son) 4. Mrs. Smith was worried about their sons’ health. (two sons) 5. The child’s name is Nora, and the family’s name is Boudreau. 6. City Council’s regular meetings are held on Mondays. 7. The students’ cafeteria will be closed after next week’s graduation. 8. Mr. Childs’ car was being serviced at Eaton’s. 9. The women’s resumés were sent to the companies’ head offices by the bosses’ secretary. 10. Mark’s mother lives at my sister’s, but the company’s salesman went to my cousin’s (cousins’)* place. * Depending on the meaning, either would be correct. Exercise 23: Possessive Nouns 1. My uncles’ farmhouse was struck by during last summer’s storm. (two uncles) 2. The girl’s hair had been cut short for the twins’ wedding. 3. A March snow storm is sometimes called “winter’s last lament”. 4. Have you seen Mel Gibson’s last three movies? 5. The skateboarders’ park had to be closed for repairs to its half pipes. 6. Because of the accident, his wife’s income was reduced. 7. Did you see the dragsters collide on Old Oak Road yesterday? 8. Finish your client’s reports before you go to Smith’s tonight. (one client) 9. Frank and James’ mail order business is making them a rich man’s fortune. 10. The sun’s rays are too dangerous for us to sit on these lawn chairs for too long! Exercise 24: Possessive Nouns Answers will vary. Exercise 25: Review of Nouns 1.
A correct possessive form of the sentence would be C. That is my neighbour's new car.