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 ______________________