8) Tom’s report is much more interesting than Ann’s.
9) In compounds and names consisting of several words the last word takes apostrophe ‘s:
My sister-in-law’s guitar My father-in-law’s son
Henry the Eight’s wives The Prince of Wale’s plane
10) for order’s sake – порядка ради
for old acquaintance’s sake – ради старого знакомства
for God’s/Heaven’s sake – ради бога
at a stone’s throw – в двух шагах
at arm’s length – на расстоянии вытянутой руки
at one's wit's end – в тупике (в недоумении)
11) the needle’s eye - игольное ушко
the pin’s head – булавочная головка
idiot’s smile – идиотская улыбка
angel’s eyes – ангельские глазки
. Archimedes’ Law, Achilles’ heel
Practice
Ex.1. Which part of these sentences is right?
1. Margaret has got very long black hair/hairs. 2.We had a very good weather / very goodweather when we were on holiday. 3. Sorry I’m late. I had trouble / troubles with the car this morning. 4. I want something to read. I’m going to buy a/some paper. 5.I want to write some letters. I need a/some paper. 6.It’s very difficult to find work/ job at the moment. Most people prefer a job/work which is near home. 7.Bad news don’t/doesn’t make people happy. 8.The flat is empty. We haven’t got any furniture/furnitures yet. 9.I had to buy a/some bread because I wanted to make some sandwiches. .They will give you plenty of information/informations here.
