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)
— Mister Micawber
- - 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)