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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Double possessive/genitive
My car is faster than that ( = the car) of Martha/Martha's.
(a) Are both answers correct?
(b) Since we are referring to only one car, does that rule out "Martha's"?
(c) Which sentence do you recommend and why?
THANK YOU
(a) Are both answers correct?
(b) Since we are referring to only one car, does that rule out "Martha's"?
(c) Which sentence do you recommend and why?
THANK YOU
Top answer
Strictly speaking, "than that of Martha" is correct. But, it's terribly awkward. I recommend: My car is faster than Martha's.
- Strictly speaking, "than that of Martha" is correct.
- But, it's terribly awkward.
- I recommend: My car is faster than Martha's.
- It's easier to say, it's direct and not wordy.
- " Hope this helps.
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Strictly speaking, "than that of Martha" is correct. But, it's terribly awkward.
I recommend:
My car is faster than Martha's.
It's easier to say, it's direct and not wordy.
Nobody I know would say "My car is faster than that of Martha."
Hope this helps.
John
I recommend:
My car is faster than Martha's.
It's easier to say, it's direct and not wordy.
Nobody I know would say "My car is faster than that of Martha."
Hope this helps.
John
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1. His head is that of a bear.
2. His head is that o
1. His head is that of a bear.
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