Question

To be or Possessive Case Sam's Bob's granddad.Lilly's John's uncle.• Tom's father.Tom's a father.• He's happyLiz's uncle's a doctor.• Liz's uncle's doctor​

Answer 1

Sam's (to be) Bob's (possessive case) grandad

Lilly's  (to be) John's (possessive case) uncle

Tom's father (possessive case)

Tom's a father  (to be)

he's happy  (to be)

Liz's  (possessive case) uncle's  (to be) a doctor

Liz's  (to be) uncle's  (possessive case) doctor

Answer 2

In the given sentences, there are instances where the possessive case (expressing ownership or belonging) is used and instances where the verb "to be" is used. Let's analyze each sentence:

1. Sam's Bob's granddad. - Possessive case: This sentence indicates that Sam is the granddad of Bob.

2. Lilly's John's uncle. - Possessive case: This sentence suggests that Lilly is the uncle of John.

3. Tom's father. - Possessive case: This sentence implies that Tom has a father.

4. Tom's a father. - "To be" verb: This sentence states that Tom is a father.

5. He's happy. - "To be" verb: This sentence expresses that "he" (the subject) is happy.

6. Liz's uncle's a doctor. - Possessive case: This sentence means that Liz has an uncle who is a doctor.

7. Liz's uncle's doctor. - Possessive case: This sentence implies that Liz's uncle possesses a doctor.

In summary, the sentences with the possessive case indicate ownership or belonging, while the sentences with the "to be" verb describe a state of being or identity.