Question

How is the genitive (possessive) case commonly shown in Modern English nouns? (Mark all that apply.)



adding s' to the singular
adding s' to the plural
adding 's to the singular
adding s to the plural

Answer 1

Answer: adding 's to the singular.

Examples:
To say                         you use
The car of Bob            Bob's car.
The book of Mary        Mary's book

Answer 2

In Modern English nouns the genitive case is commonly shown by

adding an ´s to the singular, for example:

The neighbor´s cat is sitting on the floor;

adding an s´ to the plural, for example:

Our friends´ cars are parked in front of the restaurant.