II. Use the words in brackets in the possessive case. Translate the sentences.

1. Last year was my (daughter) sixth birthday.

2. The house will be sold in two (week) time.

3. Have you ever met (Denis) wife?

4. I'll see you in an (hour) time?

5. Now comes the (journey) end.

6. I'm trying to attract the (waitress) attention.

7. The oceans cover 70% of the (earth) surface.

8. Look at the roses in (Mrs. Jones) garden.

9. Are (policemen) uniforms comfortable?

10. Michael works at (Bill and Susan) firm, who are partners.

11. The (Queen of England) palace is a quarter of an (hour) ride from the centre of London.

12. I picked up a city map at the (station) tourist office.

III. Rewrite the following using the correct possessive form.

A.

1. at the baker – the shop – at the baker's

2. the princess – the ring

3. the couple – the honeymoon

4. the girls – the father

5. the line – the end

6. the cats – collars

7. the honey – the taste

8. the man – the wallet

9. the view – the beauty

10. the mother-in-law – hat

11. the dog – the basket

12. the week – the trip

B.

1. The fashionable colour this year is blue. - This year's fashionable colour is blue.

2. I read the article in the paper – Sunday.

3. They weren't at the celebration last year.

4. I'm to be bridesmaid at Harry-Renata – the wedding.

5. We had a party in Sue-Sally-flat.

6. You should follow your parents – advice.

7. The Porrsche drew up at the restaurant – the entrance.

8. The walk to the village is a mile long.

9. A security guard checked the passengers – the bags.

10. My neighbours – dogs are barking all the nights.

11. Students – life is full of fun.

12. The secretaries – working hours at this office are too long.

IV. Answer the questions. Use the ideas from the box.

Where do you go if you want to:

1) get fast food? 2) buy some vegetables? 3) have some clothes cleaned? 4) have you teeth examined? 5) buy some meat? 6) get pens, pencils, paper? 7) buy cakes and chocolate? 8) get your hair cut? 9) buy some flowers? 10) have your pets examined? 11) have advice about your health? 12) get some information about travelling?

the florist's the greengrocer's the vet's the butcher's the dentist's McDonald's the doctor's the confectionary's the stationer's the hairdresser's the travelling agent's the day-cleaner's

V. Change the sentences. Use possessive case where possible.

Example: Jessica works for a magazine for men. - Jessica works for a men's magazine.

1. The problems of the company are very serious.

2. The roof of the house needs painting.

3. The dresses of the girls were wonderful.

4. My seat was at the wing of the plane.

5. The style of this designer is perfect.

6. Tonight I'll be staying at the house of my friends.

7. The Wilsons are having a party for children on Saturday.

8. A holiday for a week will do you good.

9. Where is the key to the car?

10. These files belong to Felix.

11. The leg of the new table is broken.

12. The voices of those men woke us up.