Possession · Transfer

Say It the Other Way

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Convert each phrase before revealing. Then judge which version sounds more natural.

the sergeant’s order

the order of the sergeant · Grammatically possible; ’s is more natural for a person.

the cover of the manual

the manual’s cover · Both work; “the cover of the manual” is common.

the country’s flag

the flag of the country · Both are grammatical.

the weight of the equipment

the equipment’s weight · Both work; of is often more natural with a thing.

PRODUCE → COMPARE → EXPLAIN → CHECK

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Tips

Say It the Other Way

  1. Cambiar entre ’s y of puede conservar el significado, pero no siempre conserva la naturalidad.
  2. Con una persona suele preferirse ’s: the sergeant’s order. Con una cosa puede sonar mejor of: the cover of the manual.
  3. Identifica primero quién posee qué; después compara las dos estructuras.