Zebra Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Sometimes something is right in front of my eyes, and I can't see it. Could someone tell me if I am missing something here? Use the following phrases to complete exercise 11 & 12. a. the car belonging to Mom b. the friend belonging to the man 11. Write the phrase using a possessive noun. 12. Write the phrase using a possessive pronoun. Answers: a. Mom's car b. the man's friend "a" seems correct to me, but "b" seems incorrect. Isn't "man" a noun and not a pronoun? Do I just not understand what they are asking for??? Shouldn't the answer be "his friend" or the question should be "Write the phrase using a posessive noun." :001_huh: TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Here is a good link to help on pronouns: http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/pronouns.htm http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/pronouns_different_types.htm In looking through this they don't list man anywhere.... To me it seems man is too specific to be a prounoun. So, I think you are right, that man is actually a noun. It would be a prounoun if it was like the friend belonging to him... Actually, that sentence about the friend belonging to the man, well it just comes off sounding weird to me anyway. Who say's that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Perhaps "His friend." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMDRAD Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Actually, that sentence about the friend belonging to the man, well it just comes off sounding weird to me anyway. Who say's that? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Sorry, this just made me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 I thought it sounded a little strange too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Sometimes something is right in front of my eyes, and I can't see it. Could someone tell me if I am missing something here? Use the following phrases to complete exercise 11 & 12. a. the car belonging to Mom b. the friend belonging to the man 11. Write the phrase using a possessive noun. 12. Write the phrase using a possessive pronoun. Answers: a. Mom's car b. the man's friend "a" seems correct to me, but "b" seems incorrect. Isn't "man" a noun and not a pronoun? Do I just not understand what they are asking for??? Shouldn't the answer be "his friend" or the question should be "Write the phrase using a posessive noun." :001_huh: TIA! It seems to me that answers A and B are both in reply to #11--write the phrase using a possessive noun. To do a possessive pronoun (#12), the answers would be: a-her car b-his friend I agree, no one really talks like the original sentences, but they serve as a definition of what possession means, and can add a deeper layer of understanding for a child. Goofy though! Merry :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 The whole exercise was very awkward. I'm glad I am not going crazy after all :lol:!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 It seems to me that answers A and B are both in reply to #11--write the phrase using a possessive noun. To do a possessive pronoun (#12), the answers would be: a-her car b-his friend :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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