Rule 16: When a noun oF a title consists of several words, the Possessive case is formed by adding’s to the last word. Examples: ‘© The Prime Minister of india’s speech. ©The king of Bhutan's visit to India. Rule 17: ‘When two or more proper nouns are joined by ‘and, and a common possession is meant, the possessive Case wil be formed by adding () to the last noun. Examples: ‘Amar and Kumar's house is really beautiful ‘Note: This sentence denotes that the house belongs to both Amar and Kumar. Rule 4 When there are two nouns in apposition, the possessive ‘case will be formed by adding (') to the second noun. Examples: () Penicilin, Flemming’s discovery, has saved the lives of many people. (id) Mohan, the professors son, is very inteligent Rule 19: The possessive case of a compound noun will be {formed by adding ('s) tothe last word. Examples: Sisterin-aw’s house, ‘Commander-in-chief's office Rule 20: Ifthe last syllable of singular noun ends in‘ oF ~1oe' and the noun is followed by the word "sake", the possessive ‘case of the noun will be formed by adding () only. Examples: {for goodness’ sake, for justice’ sake. for conscience’ sake, for Jesus’ sake. Exercise ~7 Correct the following sentences where necessary. 41. My friend gives me many advices regarding my future career. 2. The doctor has given me many informations about the disease. 3. The magistrate has issued a summon asking meto attend his court on Monday 4. -My hairs have turned grey recently 5. Our offce has purchased new furitures for our department He is one of the notorious troubles-maker in the town 7. Four thiefs broke into my cousin's house yesterday. 8. The HIM. factory has the latest machineries. 8. His litle daughter is capable of many mischies. 40. The magistrate has passed order for his release from prison, 11. This scissor wil not cut such a hard wire. 412. I have seen many cannons inthe military parade ground . The beggar is begging for alm, |. He has lost al his luggages on his way home . The company wants 1o dispose ofthe equipment. . She took great pain to write the essay properly. . The frstinnings is over just now. ‘These sceneries of Kashmir ae beautiful My brotheri-taws will ome to our house next week. 20, These golds have been brought from South Aca