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2 Possessive with -s or of ?

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 1 Possessive -s

We usually use possessive -s (and not the of structure) :

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                           USE

to refer to people and animals 

(especially with proper nouns ), and

to personal/ professional

relationships and human qualities .

to refer to general ownership, or

possession of somebody's home

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                                EXAMPLES

  Sheila is Harold's youngest daughter.

  Do you like Snap's new collar ?

  Have you met the boss's new secretary?

  John's intransigence is a pain.

Have you seen Sheila's new car ?

We'll be at Mum's soon (=Mum's house)

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