1.
We use ‘s to express a relationship between a
person or organization and another person or thing.
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Mr. Blake’s secretary.
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Her husband’s car BA’s employees
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Volvo’s reputation
The ‘s very often means that the
relationship can be expressed using have.
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Mr. Blake has
a secretary.
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Volvo has
a reputation.
2.
When two nouns are used together, the first noun
functions as an adjective and describes the second noun.
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A business card
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A job description
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An office complex
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A travel agency
Sometimes three or more nouns
occur together.
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A company credit card (a credit card issued by a
company)
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A management training programme (a training
programme designed for management)
3.
Two nouns are joined by of when the ideas are more
abstract.
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The cost of
living
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Independence of mind
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The joy of
working and lifelong learning
4.
Some compound nouns are written as one word.
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Database
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Letterhead
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Answerphone
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Headquarters
5.
When compound nouns are used with a number in
expressions of measurement, the first noun is singular.
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A six-lane motorway
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A four-day week
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