소유격 명사는 영어 문법에서 중요한 개념 중 하나입니다. 소유격 명사를 사용하여 무언가가 누구의 것인지를 표현할 수 있습니다. 예를 들어, ‘John’s book’은 ‘존의 책’을 의미하며, 이때 ‘John’s’가 소유격 명사입니다. 이런 식으로 소유를 나타내기 위해서는 명사에 ‘의’라는 개념을 추가해야 하는데, 영어에서는 대체로 명사 끝에 아포스트로피(‘)와 s를 붙여서 나타냅니다. 하지만 이것이 항상 적용되는 규칙은 아니며, 소유격 구성 방식에는 여러 가지가 있습니다.
이 연습은 다양한 상황에서 소유격 명사를 올바로 사용하는 방법을 연습하기 위한 것입니다. 각각의 문장에는 빈칸이 하나씩 있으며, 그 빈칸에 알맞은 소유격 명사를 채워 넣어야 합니다. 문맥을 잘 읽고, 알맞은 소유격 명사를 사용하여 문장을 완성해 보세요. 이 연습을 통해 소유격의 사용에 더 익숙해질 수 있을 거예요.
연습 1: 소유격 명사를 사용하여 문장을 완성하세요.
This is Sarah’s cat, but where is *Mike’s* (name) dog?
I borrowed a book from the library and it must be returned by next week; it’s the *library’s* (place) property.
After the game, all players went to claim their belongings from the team’s *locker* (object) room.
Our family will be going to *Grandma’s* (family) house for the holidays.
Do you remember the *teacher’s* (profession) instructions for the assignment?
The *company’s* (organization) growth has been impressive this year.
We need to fix the gate in the *garden’s* (location) entrance.
It’s Shawn’s birthday today, and the *decorations* (object) are all over the hall.
The *cat’s* (animal) whiskers are so long!
Is this *Jessica’s* (name) backpack or yours?
We met at the *children’s* (group) playground in the park.
That is the *president’s* (title) decision, and we have to respect it.
I was really moved by the *author’s* (profession) dedication in the book.
Each bookshelf has a label with the *genre’s* (category) name on it.
This project needs the *team’s* (group) full attention for the next two weeks.
연습 2: 주어진 단어로 문장 속 빈칸을 채우세요.
Have you seen the new *neighbor’s* (relation) car?
It seems like the *dog’s* (animal) collar is missing.
She can’t come to the phone right now; it’s her *daughter’s* (family) recital.
Our project won the *judge’s* (title) special mention at the competition.
The *scientist’s* (profession) research has opened up new possibilities in the field.
During the flight, passengers must follow the *flight attendant’s* (profession) safety instructions.
Lisa forgot her notebook in the *classroom’s* (place) desk.
All the guests enjoyed the *chef’s* (profession) signature dish at the dinner party.
Today’s soccer match has been postponed due to the *field’s* (location) maintenance.
You should not use someone else’s toothbrush; it’s a matter of personal *hygiene’s* (concept) importance.
The soundtrack of the movie captured the *director’s* (title) vision perfectly.
At the museum, you can learn about the *artist’s* (profession) life and work.
The *bird’s* (animal) nest is at the very top of that tree.
Please, handle the *glassware’s* (material) with care; it’s very fragile.
The conclusion of the novel reveals the *protagonist’s* (character) true intentions.
