Apostrophes to Show Possession
1. {During this conversation} the grandfather's eyes had been twinkling. | the eyes of the grandfather2. The old man prepared a meal (DO) [Adj. to "meal" which amply satisfied Peter's appetite (DO)]. | the appetite of Peter3. Heidi's tale was interrupted (P) suddenly {by a great thumping} {on the door}. | The tale of Heidi4. She is my only sister's child (PN). | the child of my only sister5. Miss Clara's companion would have to be twelve years [NuA] old (PA). | The companion of Miss Clara6. Clara, {on the contrary}, enjoyed her companion's society (DO). | the society of her companion [just one]7. Mrs. Sesemann had noticed the child's unhappiness (DO). | the unhappiness of the child8. The old lady's heart was filled (P) {with pity}. | The heart of the old lady9. The grandmama's book was carefully packed (P). | The book of the grandmama10. Clara's rapture {in her new life} grew greater (PA) every day [NuA], | and she could not write enough [#1] {of the grandfather's kindly care} and {of Heidi's entertaining stories}. | The rapture of Clara; of the kindly care from? the grandfather; of the entertaining stories by? [Note how "of" in the last two could change the meaning.] Notes |