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Both Wren’s “High School English Grammar” and Wren and Martin’s “High School English Composi fion” are now largely used in schools in the Madras and Bombay Presidencies. At the suggestion of several Headmasters, this one-volume edition of the two books is published at a low price.
(1) When the noun is Singular, the Possessive Case is formed by adding ‘s to the noun; as, The boy’s book; the king’s crown. Note.-The letter s is omitted in a few words where
too many hissing sounds would come together; as,
For conscience’ sake; for goodness’ sake;
For justice’ sake; for Jesus’ sake; Moses’ laws.
(2) When the noun is plural and ends in s, the
Possessive Case is formed by adding only an apostrophe; as Boys’ school; girls’ school; horses’ tails. (3) When the noun is Plural but does not end in s, the possessive is formed by adding ‘s; as, Men’s club; children’s books.
- When a noun or a title consists of several words,
the Possessive sign is attached only to the last word;
as The Nawab of Rampur’s library. I saw it at Asquith and Lord’s. 54. When two nouns are in apposition, the Possessive sign is put to the latter only; as,
That is Tagore the poet’s house. 55. Also when two nouns are closely connected, the Possessive sign is put to the latter; as Huntley and Palmer’s biscuits. William and Mary’s reign.
- Each of two or more connected nouns implying separate possession must take the possessive sign; as, Gardiner’s and Green’s histories. Goldsmith’s and Cowper’s poems.
| Author | H Martik |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 670 |
| PDF Size | 193.3 MB |
| Category | Literature |
High School English Grammar And Composition Book PDF Free Download