POSSESSIVE CASE
Choose the correct sentences with the noun in the
1. Choose the correct sentences with the noun
in the Possessive case.
1. It’s the manager’s job to organize the meeting.
2. Sarah’s applied for a few jobs.
3. The diet’s based on counting calories.
4. The singer’s latest album is his best.
A) 2 B) 1, 4 C) 3 D) 1, 3 E) 2, 4
2. Choose the correct sentences with the noun in the
Possessive case.
1. Our neigbour’s car was parked behind their house.
2. He continued talking after a few minute’s silence.
3. We had a good dinner at the Smiths’.
4. Kate and her sister’s eyes are not alike.
A) 1, 4 B) 2, 3, 4 C) 1, 2, 3 D) 1, 3 E) 2, 4
3. Which is wrong?
A) The children’s latest photographs
B) The latest photographs of the children
C) The latest photograph of the children
D) The childrens’ latest photographs
E) The children’s latest photograph
4. Choose the correct variant.
The … team played against the … .
1. men’s, women’s
2. mens’, womens’
3. parent’s, childrens’
4. parents’, children’s
A) 2, 3 B) 1, 4 C) 1, 2, 3 D) 2, 3, 4 E) 2, 4
5. Choose the correct variant.
1. The sportsmans’ interview
2. A days’ leave
3. At John’s
4. The view of the mountains
A) 1, 3 B) 1, 2 C) 2, 3 D) 1, 4 E) 3, 4
6. Choose the correct variant.
1. Fred and Helen’s wedding party
2. The roof of the house
3. At the Brown’s
4. Five day’s vacation
A) 1, 2 B) 2, 3 C) 3, 4 D) 1, 4 E) 1, 3
7. Which is wrong?
A) The job applications of the women
B) The women’s job applications
C) The woman’s job applications
D) The womens’ job applications
E) The job application of the woman
8.
Possessive case.
1. A baby’s need for food can vary from day to day.
2. We are going away for a few days’ time.
3. Oliver’s an experienced worker.
4. Mr. Jackson’s my neighbor.
A) 1, 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 1, 2, 3 E) 3, 4
9. Choose the correct sentences with the noun in the
Possessive case.
1. Bob’s room was next to his parents’.
2. George and Brian’s hair was not long.
3. The boy’s last words surprised his friends.
4. The two womens’ blouses were the same colour.
A) 2, 3 B) 2 C) 4 D) 1, 2, 4 E) 1, 3
10.Choose the correct variant.
The … quick action saved the … life
1. policeman’s, childrens’
2. policemens’, child’s
3. policeman’s, children’s
4. policemen’s, child’s
A) 1, 2, 3 B) 3,4 C) 2,3,4 D) 1,2 E) 1,4
11.Choose the correct variant.
1. at the dentist’s
2. the White’s country cottage
3. the childrens’ abilities
4. the cover of the book
A) 2, 4 B) 2, 3 C) 1, 3 D) 1, 4 E) 1, 2
12.Which is wrong?
A. the sportsman’s professional qualifications
B. the sportsmen’s professional qualifications
C. the sportsmens’ professional qualifications
D. the professional qualifications of the sportsmen
E. the professional qualifications of the sportsman
13.Choose the correct variant.
… garden was much larger than … .
1. The Black’s, the Harper’s
2. The Blacks’, the Harpers’
3. The Blacks’ Mr. Harper’s
4. The Black’s, Mr. Harpers’
A) 2, 4 B) 1, 2 C) 1 D) 1, 3, 4 E) 2, 3
14.Choose the correct variant.
1. An hours’work
2. Two months’ vacation
3. Five miles’ distance
4. A few day’s rest
A) 1, 3 B) 1, 4 C) 1, 2 D) 2, 4 E) 2, 3
15.Choose the correct sentences with the noun in the
Possessive case.
1. There was a small garden in front of the Brown’s
house.
2. Everyone was quite tired after two hour’s hard work.
3. John’s and Steven’s brothers are close friends.
4. I haven’t read today’s papers yet
A) 3, 4 B) 1 C) 2 D) 1, 2 E) 2, 4
16.Choose the correct sentences with the noun in the
Possessive case.
1. Paula’s broken bicycle was in the garage.
2. Peter’s passed his driving test.
3. Ann’s capable enough to be at top of the group.
4. Julia’s look was so strange.
A) 2, 4 B) 1, 2 C) 1 D) 1, 3, 4 E) 2, 3
17.Choose the correct variant.
1. Today’s reality
2. The mens’ suits
3. The handle of the teapot
4. Several day’s work
A) 1, 3 B) 2, 4 C) 1, 4 D) 2, 3 E) 1, 2
18.Choose the correct sentences with the noun in the
Possessive case.
1) Kevin’s lifelong dream was to be a sportsman.
2) Jeremy’s talented student.
3) The producer’s been away for a couple of weeks.
4) Jack’s elder brother doesn’t live with them.
A) 1, 2, 3 B) 2 C) 3 D) 1, 4 E) 3, 4
19.Choose the correct sentences with the noun in the
Possessive case.
1. Alan is proud of his childrens’ achievements.
2. Was there anything interesting in yesterday’s mail?
3. Carla had a months’ holiday last year.
4. Michael’s and Robert’s parents work for the same
company.
A) 2, 4 B) 1, 3 C) 1, 2, 3 D) 2, 3, 4 E) 1, 4
20.Choose the correct variant .
1. A few slice of cheese
2. Some kilos of rice
3. A few box of chocolate
4. Some baskets of apples
A) 2, 4 B) 2, 3 C) 1, 4 D) 1, 3 E) 1, 2
21.Choose the correct variant.
1. The children’ parents
2. Pete’s and Catherina’s friends
3. Mr. Brown’s children
4. The Johnson’s relatives
A) 2, 3 B) 1, 3 C) 1, 2 D) 2, 4 E) 1, 4
22.Choose the correct sentences with the noun in the
Possessive Case.
1. We had a good time at yesterdays’party
2. I respect Mike’s opinion on most subjects.
3. Parents are the most important people in a child’s
world.
4. I don’t like those student’s behaviour.
A) 3, 4 B) 1, 2 C) 1, 4 D) 2, 3 E) 1, 3
23.Choose the correct sentences with the noun in the
Possessive Case.
1. He doesn’t respect other people’s right to keep
secrets.
2. Are you going to make a speech at tomorrows’
meeting?
3. These writer’s books have been translated into many
languages.
4. The teachers’ room is on the upper floor.
A) 1, 2 B) 1, 4 C) 2, 3 D) 2, 4 E) 1, 3
24.Choose the correct sentences with the noun in the
Possessive Case.
1. We’re going to Linda’s for the evening.
2. “Whose hat is this?” – It’s Richard’.
3. That old car of John’s is unsafe.
4. The peoples’ tastes differs.
A) 2, 4 B) 1, 3 C) 3, 4 D) 1, 2 E) 1, 4
25.Choose the correct variant.
They are training for … .
1. the next month’s games
2. the next month’ games
3. tomorrow’s games
4. tomorrows’ games
A) 3, 4 B) 2, 3 C) 1, 4 D) 2, 4 E) 1, 3