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Possessive Nouns
Make each sentence less wordy by replacing the underlined words with a possessive noun
phrase. Write the sentence on the line.
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The pride of a son in his father can inspire him all his life.
The rights of fathers are strong in Japanese society.
The wishes of a father should always be respected by his family.
The status of an elderly relative is highest of all.
What is more, the commands of government officials must be obeyed by all.
The wants of an individual are less important than the well-being of the nation.
Write a paragraph describing some of the traits of people in your family. Use possessive nouns
to make your writing smooth and less wordy.