Misuse of the Objective form


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Correct
  1. I was disappointed at the men not appearing in time.
I was disappointed at the men’s not appearing in time.
1.      I have read Shakespeare’s works who was a great poet.
I have read the works of Shakespeare  who was a great poet.
2.      These are the Court’s order which should be obeyed.
These are the order of the Court which should be obeyed.
3.      I went to the man’s house whom you saw.
I went to the house of the men whom you saw.
4.      I don’t like him coming in late every morning.
I don’t like his coming late every morning.

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