possessive nouns possessive adjectives

SECTION
THEME
5
5
Objective: Possessive nouns and possessive adjectives
Introduction: Asking and describing family relationships.
Conceptual map:
possessive
nouns
possessive
adjectives
Development:
Para formar en inglés el posesivo de los nombres en singular, se les añadfe la
terminación ‘s. ejemplos:
Henry’s brother
The dog’s tail.
El hermano de Enrique
El rabo del perro
Se forma el posesivo en el plural de los nombres que terminan en s,
añadiéndose solamente un apóstrofe al final de la palabra.
The boys’ school.
La escuela de los muchachos.
La forma posesiva se emplea usualmente con personas y animales, y rara vez
con objetos o cosas.
Ingles
Great grandfather / grandmother
Great grandson /granddaughter /
grandchildren
Grandfather / Grandmother
Grandson / Granddaughter / grandchildren
Father / mother
Son / daughter / children
Step father / mother
Step son / daughter
Son / daughter / children
Brother / sister
Uncle / aunt
Nephew / Niece
Cousin
Father / Mother-in-law
Son / daughter-in-law
Brother / Sister-in-law
Español / Castellano
Bisabuelo / bisabuela
Bisnieto / bisnieta / bisnietos
Abuelo / abuela
Nieto / nieta / nietos (en general
Madre / padre
Hijo / hija / hijos (en general)
Padrastro / madrastra
Hijastro / hijastra
Hijo / hija / hijos (en general)
Hermano / Hermana
Tío / Tía
Sobrino / Sobrina
Primo / Prima
Suegro / Suegra
Yerno / Nuera
Cuñado / Cuñada
Now let´s practice !: Look at this family tree.
Now read the following and practice the possessive nouns and the new Vocabulary
(Tiempo de practicar el nuevo vocabulario)
Exercices:
Link the following web page to have more practice.
http://www.prof2000.pt/users/tereza_n/family.htm
Resume:
Possessive nouns
‘s
Activities:
Family Relationships
Chose the correct word.
1.The sister of your wife is your
2. The daughter of your brother is your
3. The brother if your father is
4. The wife of your brother is your
5. The son of your uncle is your
6. The daughter of aunt is your
7. The mother of your cousin is your
8. The son of your son is your your
9. The father of your dad is your
10. The cousin of your brother is your
Possessive Adjectives
1. Look at the family tree:
2. Choose the right option:
Sister
Uncle
Granny
Granny
Brother
Mum
Cousin
Aunt
Grandad
Brother
Uncle
Sister
Brother
Dad
Grandad
Sister
Mum
Aunt
Granny
Granny
Uncle
Brother
Aunt
Uncle
Dad
Mum
Granny
Grandad
Sister
Brother
Check your answers.
1.The sister of your wife is your
sister-in-law
2. The daughter of your brother is your
3. The brother if your father is
uncle
niece
sister-in-law
4. The wife of your brother is your
5. The son of your uncle is your
6. The daughter of aunt is your
cousin
cousin
aunt
7. The mother of your cousin is your
8. The son of your son is your your
9. The father of your dad is your
grandson
grandfather
10. The cousin of your brother is your
cousin
Bibliography:
Style 1 MacMillan
Elementary English Grammar The Heinemman ELT
Essential Grammar in Use Raymond Murphy Cambridge University Press
Beginning Lessons in English Isobel Y. Fisher and Robert J. Dixon.
Resumen Práctico de la Gramática Inglesa by Robert J. Dixon Julio I. Andújar.