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Tipsee1 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Can I have Mr. Micawber's input too please??

I had posted this query earlier under the question "Could you tell me which sentence is correct?" I would like to hear your opinion too. (If you feel like it, that is) Thanks

Hi,

Which do you think is correct?

He is a patient of Dr. Shafritz.

He is a patient of Dr. Shafritz's.
  

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Both are acceptable. The second (the 'double genitive') is more common, and even commoner is ' Dr Shafritz's patient '.

— Mister Micawber

  • Both are acceptable.
  • The second (the 'double genitive') is more common, and even commoner is ' Dr Shafritz's patient '.
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Both are acceptable. The second (the 'double genitive') is more common, and even commoner is 'Dr Shafritz's patient'.
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