Suggest names for the following genitives: a mile’s trip; a friend of Tom’s; an hour’s detention; the town’s MP; the union’s declaration; Britain’s government; a week’s holidays; the event’s aim.

Ex. 11. Change the sentences according to the model.

Model: Often he could not do anything at all because of his rheumatism.

Often his rheumatism prevented him from doing anything at all.

1. He could not work in the orchard because of the thunderstorm

2. There was a traffic jam in the center of the city. That's why he didn'l come in time.

3. He had some family trouble, so he could not attend our dinner party.

4. She is a selfish person, that's why she takes no interest in other people.

5. Why don't you come and see us at week-ends? Is anything the matter?

1. The thunderstorm prevented him from working in the orchard.

2. A traffic jam in the center of the city prevented him from coming in time.

3. Some family trouble prevented him from attending our dinner party.

4. Being a selfish person prevents him from taking interest in other people.

5. What prevents you from coming and seeing us at week-ends?