Question

Which sentence is not an example of the Genitive Case? Mark the right alternative: a. Their father’s shoes are under the chair. b. For God’s sake! Stop shouting! c. The town´s walls have been standing for its defence since ancient times. d. Mary’s hat and scarf are on the hanger. e. David’s graduation is going to take place next December.

Answer 1

A genitive case is used for nouns, pronouns, and adjectives that modify other nouns. This is commonly used to show possession.

Explanation:

Genitive case:

• A genitive case is used for nouns, pronouns, and adjectives that modify other nouns. This is commonly used to show possession.
• In the given sentences all are examples of the genitive case.
• For example:
• Their father’s shoes are under the chair.
• In this sentence father's shoes is an example of a genitive case.
• b. For God’s sake! Stop shouting!  
• In this sentence, God's sake is a possessive case/genitive case.

Answer 2

All of the statements show that it belongs to a genitive case and there is no alternative.

Explanation:

• The genitive case is the which shows that something belongs to someone.

• For example when we say father's shoe is on the corner of the room.

• Father's show that it belongs to father.

• It is also called the second case and in this case, one word modifies the other word.

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