Singular Possessives

Directions:

Rewrite each phrase below so that it uses an apostrophe to show possession. To change from one form of the possessive to the other, you will need to change the order of the words and to omit some words.

Example:

the speed of the printer                 the printer’s speed

1.      the preface of the book       ______________________

2.      the frame of the mirror         ______________________

3.      the hand of Russ                  ______________________

4.      the wings of the fly               ______________________ 

5.      the depth of the pool            ______________________

6.      the hem of the dress           ______________________

7.      the capital of Oklahoma        ______________________

8.      the beginning of the summer      ______________________

9.      the tray of the waitress            ______________________

10.  the effects of the sun          ______________________

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