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KMagic Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Could any one tell me which is correct?

Finish each of the following sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.

Math is learned by millions of students. It is important.
-> Because of the importance of English, millions of students learn it.
-> Because of the Math's importance, millions of students learn it.

Which sentence is correct?
When do we use the [noun] of the [noun]?
When do we use the [noun]'s [noun]?
  

Top answer

- - Usually when the 2nd noun is non-human or non-human-like. When do we use the [noun]'s [noun]? , a corporation or a pet)

  • - - Usually when the 2nd noun is non-human or non-human-like.
  • When do we use the [noun]'s [noun]?
  • , a corporation or a pet)
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Which sentence is correct?-- They are both correct, but:
When do we use the [noun] of the [noun]?-- Usually when the 2nd noun is non-human or non-human-like.
When do we use the [noun]'s [noun]? -- Usually when the 1st noun is a person or a person-like entity (e.g., a corporation or a pet)

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