Anonymous  +  837632 Tue, 28 Jul 09 07:34 PM I would like a better explanation on these three subjects. My problem is that I don't really understand them. Is it correct to say "The TV volume is too high" or should I say "The TV's volume is too high" or maybe "The volume of the TV is too high"???????????? Please, help me. Ramon Rodrigues Anonymous Nouns, Genitives

	Danny-K  +  837863 Tue, 28 Jul 09 11:25 PM The TV volume is too loud. The TV's volume is too loud.   The volume of the TV is too high, is okay too.   - Reminds me of my father who died in 2000 (English was his second language) . When I was a child would instruct me to "turn the TV low!" if I had it on to loud. Hee hee.   Does anyone remember a record by Joe Dolce from years ago called "Ah shaddap you face"? (Shut your face). That was a favourite phrase of my father's too. The record caused a lot of controversy, but Joe Dolce made it with love and affection in remembrance of his father. I understand why he sang it as a tribute. I bought it for the same reasons. Sorry for digressing, it's late in the night, ah memories . . .       Danny-K Joined on Sat, Jul 25 2009 South west England. New Member 37 Native British English speaker Nouns, Genitives, Video, Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Apologies, Languages

	CalifJim  +  838089 Wed, 29 Jul 09 03:20 AM Anonymous “Is it correct to say "The TV volume is too high" ... ?” Yes.  Just stick with this one. There are no rules that I know of that thoroughly explain everything about the three choices you are concerned about.  Generally, the apostrophe form occurs most often with people (John's, my uncle's, the children's, etc.), but it sometimes occurs in other situations as well.  The compound noun form is probably the most often used for inanimate things.  (paper clip, wheel guard, toilet seat, pot lid, etc., etc., etc., by the thousands)  The "of" construction is probably used least, especially in ordinary everyday conversation. CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,463 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche Constructions, Nouns, Punctuation, Apostrophes, Genitives, Speaking, Chat, Friendships, Conversational