Question

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B Look at the sentences given below and write down the function of the possessive
form of nouns italicized in each case (ownership, relationship, quality, part,
description).
1. The plane's left wing stopped working at the time of landing.
2. Have you seen Saran's new cell phone? It looks very stylish.
3. Everyone noticed the speaker's nervousness on stage.
4. A new range of men's perfume was launched recently.
5. Renu's best friend, Akhil, has gone to the UK for studies.
6. The little girl's brother was a tall boy, eight years of age.
7. Rishi's watch was lost in a crowded café.
8. The car's rear tyre went flat just as it started.
9. The child's happy face was all the satisfaction Paul needed for
his good deed.
10. The girl's beautiful writing delighted the teacher.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Edit the following passage by correcting the underlined parts: 4x½ = 2

Taj Mahal was (a) situaged in Agra in (b) the banks of the river, Yamuna. It is built

in the memory off (c) Mumtaz. It is an (d) rare example of architectural beauty.

a) ___________________ b) __________________

c) ___________________ d) __________________

Answer 2

The function of the possessive form of nouns italicized in each case is given below:

1. The plane's left wing stopped working at the time of landing.

It talks about a part of plane. (the left wing). Hence, the function of possessive noun plane is - part.

2. Have you seen Saran's new cell phone? It looks very stylish.

It talks about an item (cell phone) owned by Saran. Hence, the function of possessive noun is - ownership.

3. Everyone noticed the speaker's nervousness on stage.

Nervousness is a quality of the speaker. Hence the function of the possessive noun speaker is - quality

4. A new range of men's perfume was launched recently.

Perfume will be under the ownership of men. Hence, the function of possessive noun men is - ownership

5. Renu's friend, Akhil, has gone to the UK for studies.

The relation between Renu and her friend is shown. Hence, the function of possessive Renu is relationship.

6. The little girl's brother was a tall boy, eight years of age.

The relation between the little girl and her brother is shown. Hence, the function of possessive noun girl is - relationship.

7. Rishi's watch was lost in a crowded café.

Watch is an item owned by Rishi. Hence, the function of the possessive noun Rishi is - ownership.

8. The car's rear tyre went flat just as it started.

Rear tyre is a part of the car. Hence,  the function of possessive noun car is - part

9. The child's happy face was all the satisfaction Paul needed for

his good deed.

The face of the child is described as happy. Hence,  the function of possessive noun child is - description.

10. The girl's beautiful writing delighted the teacher.​

The writing of the girl is described as beautiful. Hence,  the function of possessive noun girl is - description.

Thus,

Possessive Nouns - Function

1. Plane - part
2. Saran - ownership
3. Speaker - quality
4. Men - ownership
5. Renu - relationship
6. Girl - relationship
7. Rishi - ownership
8. Car - part
9. Child - description
10. Girl - description