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Postmodernbliss Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Correct punctuation

Can someone please tell me what is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:

In a patriarchal society, women take their husbands' last names/husbands last name/husband's last name.

Thank you in advance.
  

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Hi, Can someone please tell me what is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: In a patriarchal society, women take their husbands' last names/ husbands last name /husband's last name. Both 1 and 3 are correct, but 3 is what is commonly used. It also indicates that a woman does not have multiple husbands.

  • Hi, Can someone please tell me what is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: In a patriarchal society, women take their husbands' last names/ husbands last name /husband's last name.
  • Both 1 and 3 are correct, but 3 is what is commonly used.
  • It also indicates that a woman does not have multiple husbands.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

Can someone please tell me what is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:



In a patriarchal society, women take their husbands' last names/husbands last name/husband's last name.

Both 1 and 3 are correct, but 3 is what is commonly used.

It also indicates that a woman does not have multiple husbands.

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