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Mohamadreza0 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Hi

Would you please have a look at the following test :

" Can I borrow your dictionary Martin " ? asked David.
A) David asked if he could borrow Martin`s dictionary.
B) David asked if he could borrow the dictionary of Martin.

According to the author , A is right , but I find no difference between two underlined phrases. Please leave your comment .
Thanks in advance.
  

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Hi A is the correct choice since the dictionary belongs to a human being. The second format is used for the lifeless such as a car. Cheers, Iman

— Imantaghavi

  • Hi A is the correct choice since the dictionary belongs to a human being.
  • The second format is used for the lifeless such as a car.
  • Cheers, Iman
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Hi

A is the correct choice since the dictionary belongs to a human being.
The second format is used for the lifeless such as a car.

Cheers,

Iman
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How about this one : dog`s toy or the toy of dog . Which one sounds right ? ( Dog isn`t a human being )
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Mohamadreza0 Which one sounds right ?
A dog's toy.
Mohamadreza0 Dog isn`t a human being
The possessor needn't be human, but only sentient in some way:

The cow's owner, a town's boundary line, etc.
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