英語の文法の中で、「所有格」は非常に重要な役割を果たしています。所有格を使うことで、所有物や関係性を明確に示すことができます。例えば「Tom’s book」では、「Tomの本」と誰のものかをはっきりと指示しています。この演習を通じて、英語の所有格の使い方を練習し、書き言葉や話し言葉の正確さを向上させましょう。
所有格には「’s」を使う形と、「of」を使う形がありますが、今回の演習では「’s」を使った表現に焦点を当てます。所有格には人やペットなどの名前、時間の表現、地理的な名前などに使うことができ、ここでは幅広い例文を用いて実践的なトレーニングを提供します。それでは、以下の演習を通して、所有格の使い方をしっかりとマスターしましょう。
所有格を使った表現の穴埋め演習（1）
This is *Sarah’s* (name) guitar; she practices playing it every day.
Have you seen *Mike’s* (name) new car? It’s really fast!
The cat has finally fallen asleep in *its* (pronoun) bed.
I’m going to *John’s* (name) house for dinner tonight.
Tomorrow is *Sally and Tim’s* (names) wedding anniversary.
The puppy wagged *its* (pronoun) tail excitedly.
Can you give this book to *Mr. Smith’s* (title) office?
The hotel changed *its* (pronoun) policy last month.
During the meeting, everyone was impressed with *Susan’s* (name) presentation.
I borrowed this sweater from my sister; it’s *not* (negative) mine.
The story’s ending was unexpected; the twist was *the author’s* (possessor) brilliance.
All the children at the party loved the clown’s *balloons* (object).
That is the *students’* (plural) responsibility, not the teacher’s.
*Olivia’s* (name) idea for the project was innovative and well-received.
We need to respect each other’s *opinions* (object).
所有格を使った表現の穴埋め演習（2）
I need to get my computer fixed; *the screen’s* (object) brightness is really low.
Have you read this week’s edition of *Time* (magazine)?
The children forgot their backpacks, so now they’re using *theirs* (pronoun).
*Greg’s and Tina’s* (names) cats are adorable and fluffy.
We took part in a guided tour of *the city’s* (object) historic sites.
That bakery is famous for *its* (pronoun) handmade bread.
This year, the school will host *its* (pronoun) first international conference.
The relationship between the two countries was strengthened by *the president’s* (title) visit.
It was my mistake, and I take full responsibility for *my* (pronoun) actions.
*Jenny’s* (name) joke made everyone in the room laugh.
*Italy’s* (country) cuisine is appreciated all over the world.
The success of the mission depended on *the team’s* (collective) effort.
The book club enjoyed discussing *the author’s* (possessor) point of view.
Don’t forget to sign *your* (pronoun) name on the document.
*The movie’s* (object) plot twists left the audience in shock.
